How To Fix UR155 - No data source found that can answer the search question

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UR -

• Message number: 155

• Message text: No data source found that can answer the search question

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UR155 - No data source found that can answer the search question ?

  The SAP error message UR155, which states "No data source found that can answer the search question," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP Analytics solutions when a query or search is executed, but the system cannot find a suitable data source to fulfill the request.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data Source: The data source that the query is trying to access may not be defined or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Query Configuration: The query may be incorrectly configured, leading to a mismatch between the query and the available data sources.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the query may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data source.
  Data Source Activation: The data source may not be activated or may be in a state that prevents it from being used.
  Transport Issues: If the data source was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly set up in the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Source Configuration:
  
  Verify that the data source exists and is correctly configured in the system.
  Ensure that the data source is active and has been properly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Query Design:
  
  Open the query in the Query Designer and check if the data source is correctly linked to the query.
  Ensure that the key figures and characteristics used in the query are available in the data source.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data source. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Data Source Activation:
  
  If the data source is not activated, activate it in the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1).
  
  
  
  Transport Validation:
  
  If the data source was transported, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they are correctly set up in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs and Traces:
  
  Check the system logs and traces for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSRT: Query Monitor
  RSRV: Query Validation
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on data sources and query design.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation.