How To Fix CU425 - Enter data source, user, and password

CU425 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CU - Variants / configuration messages

• Message number: 425

• Message text: Enter data source, user, and password

What causes this issue?

To log on to the local database that is the target of the download, you
must enter the ODBC data source, user name, and password. At least one
of these entries is missing.

System Response

Download error.

How to fix this error?

Enter the missing data for the SCE database schema. See also the notes
on installing the local database.

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 CU425 - Enter data source, user, and password ?

  The SAP error message CU425 ("Enter data source, user, and password") typically occurs when there is an issue with the connection to a data source in SAP, particularly when trying to access or configure a data source in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Credentials: The error indicates that the required credentials (data source, user, and password) have not been provided or are incomplete.
  
  Configuration Issues: The data source may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the inability to connect.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified data source.
  Connection Problems: There may be network issues or problems with the database connection that prevent access to the data source.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Required Information:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction or configuration screen where the error occurred.
  Ensure that you enter the correct data source, user ID, and password in the appropriate fields.
  
  
  
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