Error
Error Code:
4679
SAP S/4HANA Error 4679: Invalid Data Source
Description
This error indicates that SAP S/4HANA encountered an issue when attempting to access or process data from a specified data source. It typically occurs during data loading, reporting, or integration processes when the system cannot establish a valid connection or interpret the data source definition.
Error Message
ERR_DATAPROV_INVALID_DATASOURCE
Known Causes
3 known causesIncorrect Data Source Configuration
The data source connection parameters, such as host, port, credentials, or schema, are incorrectly defined within SAP S/4HANA or the underlying system configuration.
Data Source Not Found or Active
The specified data source either does not exist, has been deleted, or is currently inactive and therefore inaccessible to the SAP S/4HANA system.
Insufficient Access Permissions
The user or system account attempting to access the data source lacks the necessary authorizations or privileges to read or connect to it.
Solutions
4 solutions available1. Verify Data Source Configuration in SAP Analytics Cloud or BW/4HANA medium
Ensures the data source used by S/4HANA is correctly defined and accessible.
1
Identify the specific data source that is causing the error. This might be a HANA Calculation View, a CDS View, a BW InfoProvider, or an external data source connected to S/4HANA.
2
If the data source is a HANA Calculation View or CDS View, access the HANA Studio or SAP Business Application Studio. Navigate to the view and check its definition, including the underlying tables and joins, for any inconsistencies or missing objects.
3
If the data source is a BW InfoProvider (e.g., DSO, Cube), access the BW Modeling Tools in Eclipse. Verify the InfoProvider's structure, data flow, and activation status. Ensure all dependent objects are active and consistent.
4
If an external data source is involved, check the connection details and the configuration within the relevant SAP tool (e.g., SAP Data Services, SAP Information Steward) to ensure it points to the correct and accessible source.
5
In SAP S/4HANA, use transaction `SE11` to inspect the definition of any related transparent tables or structures if they are directly referenced. Ensure they exist and are active.
2. Check and Activate HANA Objects easy
Reactivates HANA artifacts to resolve potential inconsistencies.
1
Log into your SAP HANA system using HANA Studio or SAP Business Application Studio.
2
Navigate to the specific package or folder where the problematic HANA view (Calculation View or Procedure) resides.
3
Right-click on the HANA view and select 'Activate'. If prompted, choose to activate all dependent objects as well.
4
If the activation fails, examine the error messages provided by HANA Studio for specific details about what needs to be corrected within the view's definition or its underlying objects.
3. Validate CDS View Activation and Dependencies medium
Ensures that ABAP CDS views used as data sources are correctly generated and active.
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Identify the CDS view that is being used as the data source. This can often be found by looking at the configuration of the reporting tool or the S/4HANA application that is throwing the error.
2
Access the ABAP Development Tools (ADT) in Eclipse or SAP Business Application Studio.
3
Open the identified CDS view. Check for any syntax errors or warnings. If errors are present, correct them.
4
Activate the CDS view. If there are dependencies on other CDS views or database tables, ensure they are also active and consistent.
5
Use transaction `SE11` to verify the existence and activation status of any underlying transparent tables if the CDS view directly references them.
4. Recreate or Refresh Data Source Connection easy
Resets the connection to the data source to resolve transient communication issues.
1
Identify the tool or application that is consuming the data source within S/4HANA (e.g., SAP Analytics Cloud, a custom Fiori app, a BW query).
2
Go to the connection settings or data source configuration within that tool.
3
Delete the existing connection or data source entry.
4
Recreate the connection or data source, ensuring all parameters (server name, port, credentials, schema, object name) are entered correctly.
5
Test the connection to confirm it's established successfully before attempting to access the data again.