How To Fix /STMC/CR_MSG880 - Error while checking data source &1; &2 configuration is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STMC/CR_MSG -

• Message number: 880

• Message text: Error while checking data source &1; &2 configuration is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG880 - Error while checking data source &1; &2 configuration is missing ?

  The SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG880 indicates that there is a configuration issue with a data source in the SAP system. Specifically, it suggests that the configuration for the specified data source is missing or incomplete. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA environments when trying to check or activate a data source.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The data source specified in the error message does not have the necessary configuration settings in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the data source was recently transported from another system, the configuration might not have been included or activated properly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the data source configuration.
  Incorrect Data Source: The data source name or type may be incorrect, leading to the system not being able to find the required configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the Data Source maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1 for BW) and verify that the data source is correctly configured.
  Ensure that all required settings, such as extraction method, field mapping, and data source type, are properly defined.
  
  
  
  Activate Data Source:
  
  If the data source is not activated, activate it in the Data Source maintenance area.
  Check if there are any transport requests that need to be released or imported.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the data source was transported, ensure that all related transport requests have been successfully imported and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the data source configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific data source for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the configuration is failing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific data source or error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSO2 (Data Source Maintenance), and RSO3 (Data Source Activation).
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the configuration issue related to the data source that is causing the error message /STMC/CR_MSG880.