How To Fix BW_BICS_INA064 - Call to &1 (&2 &3) failed with RC &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BW_BICS_INA -

• Message number: 064

• Message text: Call to &1 (&2 &3) failed with RC &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BW_BICS_INA064 - Call to &1 (&2 &3) failed with RC &4 ?

  The SAP error message BW_BICS_INA064 Call to &1 (&2 &3) failed with RC &4 typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the BICS (Business Intelligence Consumer Services) connection to the underlying data source. This error can arise due to various reasons, including connectivity issues, configuration problems, or data source unavailability.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP BW system and the data source.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data source.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the BICS connection or the data source.
  Data Source Unavailability: The underlying data source (like an SAP HANA database or another BW system) may be down or not reachable.
  Resource Limitations: The system may be running out of resources (memory, CPU) to process the request.
  Incorrect Parameters: The parameters passed in the BICS call may be incorrect or not valid.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Network Connectivity: Ensure that the network connection between the SAP BW system and the data source is stable and operational.
  Verify Authorizations: Check the user authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the data source.
  Review Configuration: Go through the BICS connection settings and ensure that they are correctly configured. This includes checking the connection type, server details, and any other relevant parameters.
  Check Data Source Status: Verify that the underlying data source is up and running. If it is down, you may need to restart it or contact the relevant support team.
  Monitor System Resources: Check the system resources on the SAP BW server to ensure that it is not running low on memory or CPU. If it is, consider optimizing the system or increasing resources.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, enable debugging for the BICS connection to get more detailed error messages that can help identify the root cause.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSRT (for running queries) or RSA1 (for data modeling) to test the connections and configurations.
  Logs: Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the failure.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.