How To Fix BWSD077 - Remote system &1 using RFC destination &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BWSD - Messages for Scenario Transfer

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Remote system &1 using RFC destination &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BWSD077 - Remote system &1 using RFC destination &2 ?

  The SAP error message BWSD077 indicates that there is an issue with the connection to a remote system using the specified RFC (Remote Function Call) destination. This error typically arises in scenarios involving SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or when trying to access data from a remote SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  RFC Destination Configuration: The RFC destination may not be correctly configured in the SAP system. This includes incorrect connection parameters, such as the target system's hostname, system number, client, user credentials, etc.
  
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues between the SAP systems. This could be due to firewalls, network outages, or incorrect routing.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used in the RFC destination may not have the necessary authorizations to access the remote system.
  
  
  Remote System Availability: The remote system may be down or not reachable due to maintenance or other issues.
  
  
  SAP Gateway Issues: The SAP Gateway service may not be running or may be misconfigured.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BWSD077 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Locate the RFC destination mentioned in the error message.
  Verify the connection parameters (target host, system number, client, user, password, etc.).
  Test the connection using the "Connection Test" button to ensure it is working correctly.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that there are no network issues preventing access to the remote system.
  Check if you can ping the remote system from the server where the SAP system is running.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user credentials used in the RFC destination have the necessary authorizations to access the remote system.
  Check the user roles and profiles in the target system.
  
  
  
  Remote System Status:
  
  Ensure that the remote SAP system is up and running.
  Check for any scheduled maintenance or downtime.
  
  
  
  SAP Gateway Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the SAP Gateway service is running on both the local and remote systems.
  Check the gateway logs for any errors that might indicate issues.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) and the developer trace files (transaction ST11) for any additional error messages that might provide more context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: Manage RFC Destinations
  SM21: System Log
  ST11: Developer Traces
  SU01: User Maintenance (to check user authorizations)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to RFC connections or the BWSD077 error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the BWSD077 error in your SAP environment.