How To Fix DPR_OBJ_LINK002 - Communication error with source system of object type &1 occurred

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_OBJ_LINK - Messages for Object Links

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Communication error with source system of object type &1 occurred

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_OBJ_LINK002 - Communication error with source system of object type &1 occurred ?

  The SAP error message DPR_OBJ_LINK002 indicates that there is a communication error with the source system of a specific object type. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Project Management or SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) when there is an issue with the connection to the source system from which the object is being accessed or linked.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the source system.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the RFC (Remote Function Call) destination or in the source system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the source system.
  System Downtime: The source system may be down for maintenance or experiencing technical issues.
  Object Type Issues: The specific object type referenced in the error may not be correctly defined or may not exist in the source system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Network Connectivity: Ensure that there is proper network connectivity between the SAP system and the source system. You can use tools like ping or traceroute to diagnose network issues.
  Verify RFC Configuration: Check the RFC destination settings in transaction SM59. Ensure that the connection parameters are correct and that the connection is working properly.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the source system. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  Check Source System Status: Verify that the source system is up and running. You may need to contact the system administrator of the source system to confirm its status.
  Validate Object Type: Ensure that the object type referenced in the error message is correctly defined in the source system and that it exists.
  Check Logs: Review the system logs (transaction SM21) and the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Project Management or PPM for any specific configuration or setup requirements that may be relevant to your scenario.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums or discussion groups for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the communication error associated with the SAP error message DPR_OBJ_LINK002.