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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• 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.
  
  
  
  Check Data Source Configuration:
  
  Verify that the data source is correctly configured in the SAP system. This includes checking the connection parameters and ensuring that the data source is active.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data source. You may need to check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Test Connection:
  
  If applicable, use the connection test feature to verify that the connection to the data source is working correctly. This can help identify if there are any underlying connection issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring data sources and troubleshooting connection issues.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to the error message CU425.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) or other related transactions for managing data sources.
  User Management: Use transaction SU01 to manage user accounts and check authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CU425 error and successfully connect to the required data source in SAP.