How To Fix ESH_BI_CONTENT_GEN034 - Server &1 or system number &2 is wrong. Communication failure occurred

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_BI_CONTENT_GEN - Messeges for BI content generation

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Server &1 or system number &2 is wrong. Communication failure occurred

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_BI_CONTENT_GEN034 - Server &1 or system number &2 is wrong. Communication failure occurred ?

  The SAP error message ESH_BI_CONTENT_GEN034 indicates a communication failure with a specified server and system number. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Business Intelligence (BI) or Enterprise Search scenarios, where there is an issue with the connection to the backend system or the server specified in the configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Server or System Number: The server name or system number specified in the configuration might be incorrect.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the specified server.
  Server Down: The target server might be down or not reachable due to maintenance or other issues.
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the RFC destination or in the settings related to the BI content.
  Firewall Restrictions: Firewalls or security settings may be blocking the communication between the systems.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified server.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Server and System Number:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the server name and system number are correct.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SM59 for RFC destinations).
  
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Use tools like ping or telnet to check if the server is reachable from the SAP system.
  Ensure that there are no network issues preventing communication.
  
  
  
  Server Status:
  
  Confirm that the target server is up and running. If it is down, coordinate with the system administrator to bring it back online.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the RFC destination settings in SM59 for any misconfigurations.
  Ensure that the connection type and parameters are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Firewall and Security Settings:
  
  Review firewall settings to ensure that the necessary ports are open for communication between the systems.
  Consult with your network/security team if needed.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the target server.
  You can check user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Logs and Traces:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) and the developer traces (transaction ST22) for any additional error messages that might provide more context.
  You can also enable traces for the RFC connection to gather more information about the failure.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Enterprise Search and BI content configuration for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the communication failure indicated by the error message ESH_BI_CONTENT_GEN034.