How To Fix BSANLY_CONT_ACT_MSG020 - Local BW RFC connection not defined

BSANLY_CONT_ACT_MSG020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BSANLY_CONT_ACT_MSG - Messages for BI Content Activation Workbench

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Local BW RFC connection not defined

What causes this issue?

You tried to activate a BI content bundle that contains objects to be
activated in the local BW client. However, you did not specify the RFC
connection for this client.

System Response

The action terminates.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the RFC mapping in the BI Content activation workbench. You
must specify the RFC connection by which the local BW client can be
reached.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BSANLY_CONT_ACT_MSG020 - Local BW RFC connection not defined ?

  The SAP error message BSANLY_CONT_ACT_MSG020 indicates that there is an issue with the local BW (Business Warehouse) RFC (Remote Function Call) connection not being defined. This error typically arises when the system is trying to access BW data but cannot find the necessary RFC connection to the BW system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing RFC Connection: The most common cause is that the RFC connection to the BW system has not been created or is not properly configured in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The existing RFC connection may be incorrectly configured, leading to connectivity issues.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the BW system.
  System Configuration Changes: Changes in system configuration or updates may have led to the loss of the RFC connection.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Define RFC Connection:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Check if the RFC connection for the BW system exists. If it does not, create a new RFC