Error
Error Code:
470
SAP S/4HANA Error 470: Invalid Data Source Configuration
Description
This error, ERR_SQL_INV_DATA_SOURCE_CONF, indicates that SAP S/4HANA is unable to connect to or properly utilize a specified external data source due to incorrect settings. It typically occurs when a system process attempts to retrieve or store data using a connection that is misconfigured or inaccessible.
Error Message
ERR_SQL_INV_DATA_SOURCE_CONF
Known Causes
4 known causesIncorrect Connection Parameters
The connection string or parameters for the data source (e.g., server address, port, database name, credentials) are incorrectly specified in the system configuration.
Missing or Invalid Driver
The necessary database driver or connector library required to establish a connection to the data source is either missing, outdated, or corrupted on the SAP S/4HANA system.
Network or Firewall Restrictions
Network connectivity issues or firewall rules are blocking the SAP S/4HANA system from reaching the specified data source host or port.
Insufficient Database Permissions
The user account configured for connecting to the data source lacks the necessary privileges to access the database or perform required operations.
Solutions
3 solutions available1. Verify and Correct Data Source Connection Parameters medium
Ensures that the connection details for the data source are correctly configured within SAP S/4HANA.
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Access the SAP S/4HANA system via SAP GUI.
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Navigate to transaction code `SM59` (RFC Destinations).
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Locate the RFC destination that is failing or associated with the data source error.
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Double-click on the RFC destination to display its details.
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Carefully review and verify the following parameters:
Gateway Host, Gateway Service, Program ID, System ID (SID), Client, User, Password (if applicable), Target Host, Target Port.6
If the data source is an external database, ensure the database type, host, port, and service name (or SID) are correct. For HANA databases, verify the System Replication settings if applicable.
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If the data source is another SAP system, ensure the RFC user has the necessary authorizations and the connection details match the target system's configuration.
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Use the 'Connection Test' button within `SM59` to validate the configuration. Address any errors reported by the connection test.
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Save the changes if any corrections were made.
2. Recreate the Data Source in SAP S/4HANA medium
Removes and re-adds the data source configuration to resolve potential corruption or inconsistencies.
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Identify the specific data source object causing the error. This might be a CDS view, a virtual data model (VDM) object, or a data provisioning configuration.
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If the data source is defined in a custom development, consult the development team to understand how to remove and re-create it. This might involve ABAP code or specific transaction codes for data modeling.
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For standard SAP data sources or those managed through specific tools (e.g., SAP HANA Cockpit for HANA views), use the relevant administration tools to delete the existing data source configuration.
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Ensure all related configurations, such as data provisioning jobs or exposure settings, are also removed or disabled.
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Recreate the data source using the correct configuration parameters. This might involve re-importing development objects, re-running data provisioning setup wizards, or manually reconfiguring the data source in the relevant tool.
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Test the newly created data source to confirm the error is resolved.
3. Check Underlying Database or System Availability and Connectivity easy
Verifies that the external system providing the data is running and accessible from the S/4HANA system.
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If the data source points to an external database (e.g., another HANA instance, SQL Server, Oracle), log in to that database server.
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Verify that the database service is running and accessible. Use database-specific tools (e.g., `hdb info` for HANA, SQL Server Management Studio for SQL Server).
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From the SAP S/4HANA application server, attempt to establish a network connection to the database server using `ping` or `telnet` to the database port.
ping <database_host>
telnet <database_host> <database_port>4
If the data source points to another SAP system, use transaction code `SM59` and perform a 'Connection Test' for the relevant RFC destination. If it fails, troubleshoot network connectivity between the systems (firewalls, routing).
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Ensure that any required authentication mechanisms (e.g., Kerberos, certificates) are correctly configured and valid on both the S/4HANA system and the target data source system.