How To Fix /STMC/CR_MSG522 - Error while looking for data source in processor '&2'; '&1' not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STMC/CR_MSG -

• Message number: 522

• Message text: Error while looking for data source in processor '&2'; '&1' not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG522 - Error while looking for data source in processor '&2'; '&1' not found ?

  The SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG522 indicates that there is an issue with finding a data source in the specified processor. The message typically includes placeholders like &1 and &2, which represent specific identifiers related to the data source and processor, respectively.
  Cause:
  
  Data Source Not Defined: The data source you are trying to access may not be defined in the system. This could happen if it was deleted or never created.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the data source is not properly linked to the processor.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data source.
  Transport Issues: If the data source was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated or configured in the target system.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or inconsistencies that are preventing the data source from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Source Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1 for Data Warehousing) and verify if the data source exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the data source is correctly configured and linked to the appropriate processor.
  Check the settings in the relevant customizing transactions.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data source. You may need to consult with your security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the data source was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors.
  Ensure that all necessary objects related to the data source have been transported and activated.
  
  
  
  System Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks in the system to identify any underlying issues.
  You may need to consult with your SAP Basis team for assistance with this.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSO1 (Data Source Maintenance), and others that may help in troubleshooting.
  Logs and Traces: Review system logs and traces for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.