How To Fix BW_BICS_EQ118 - Incomplete URL; no parameter provided

BW_BICS_EQ118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BW_BICS_EQ - Easy Query Messages

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Incomplete URL; no parameter provided

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BW_BICS_EQ118 - Details

• The SAP error message BW_BICS_EQ118: Incomplete URL; no parameter provided typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) when there is an issue with the URL parameters being passed to a BICS (Business Intelligence Consumer Services) connection. This error indicates that the system is expecting certain parameters to be included in the URL, but they are missing or incomplete.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Parameters: The URL being generated for the BICS connection does not include all the required parameters.
  Incorrect Configuration: The BICS connection or the data source may not be configured correctly, leading to incomplete URL generation.
  Network Issues: Sometimes, network issues can cause incomplete data transmission, leading to missing parameters.
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between different versions of SAP components or between SAP and third-party tools.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check URL Parameters: Review the URL being generated for the BICS connection. Ensure that all required parameters are included and correctly formatted.
  Review BICS Configuration: Go