How To Fix BRAINOLAPAPI152 - Destination &1 is a unicode RFC destination. See long text.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAINOLAPAPI - Message class for OLAP API

• Message number: 152

• Message text: Destination &1 is a unicode RFC destination. See long text.

What causes this issue?

RFC Destination &V1& is a unicode RFC destination: This is not
permitted.

System Response

The MDX parser could not be started due to this error.

How to fix this error?

Change the unicode setting for the RFC destination. &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAINOLAPAPI152 - Destination &1 is a unicode RFC destination. See long text. ?

  The SAP error message BRAINOLAPAPI152 indicates that there is an issue with a Unicode RFC (Remote Function Call) destination in your SAP system. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to connect to a non-Unicode system or when the configuration of the RFC destination is not compatible with the Unicode settings of the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Unicode Compatibility: The destination you are trying to connect to is a Unicode RFC destination, but the system you are connecting to may not support Unicode.
  Configuration Issues: The RFC destination may not be properly configured, or there may be issues with the connection parameters.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the systems involved, especially if one is Unicode and the other is not.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in your SAP system.
  Locate the RFC destination that is causing the issue.
  Verify that the destination is correctly configured and that the connection parameters (such as the target host, system number, and client) are accurate.
  
  
  
  Unicode Settings:
  
  Ensure that both the source and target systems are Unicode compatible. If the target system is not Unicode, you may need to create a non-Unicode RFC destination or adjust your connection settings accordingly.
  
  
  
  Test the Connection:
  
  In transaction SM59, use the "Test Connection" feature to check if the RFC destination is reachable and functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation for any specific requirements or configurations needed for Unicode RFC destinations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unicode Systems: Unicode is a standard for encoding characters that allows for the representation of text in multiple languages. SAP systems can be either Unicode or non-Unicode, and this affects how data is processed and transferred between systems.
  RFC Destinations: RFC destinations are used in SAP to define how systems communicate with each other. They can be configured for various types of connections, including TCP/IP and HTTP.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: Used to manage and configure RFC destinations.
  SICF: Used to manage HTTP services in SAP.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BRAINOLAPAPI152 error and ensure proper communication between your SAP systems.