How To Fix GBW958 - Error when calling up the SAP BW Administrator Workbench

GBW958 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GBW - SAP Consolidation interface to BW

• Message number: 958

• Message text: Error when calling up the SAP BW Administrator Workbench

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GBW958 - Details

• The SAP error message GBW958 typically indicates an issue when trying to access the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) Administrator Workbench. This error can arise due to various reasons, including authorization issues, system configuration problems, or inconsistencies in the BW system.
  Causes of GBW958 Error
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the BW Administrator Workbench. This is one of the most common causes of this error.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues within the BW system that prevent the workbench from being accessed.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If there have been recent transports to the BW system, they may not have been properly imported or may have caused inconsistencies.
  
  
  System Performance: If the BW system is under heavy load or experiencing performance issues, it may not respond correctly when trying to access the workbench.
  
  
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between different versions of SAP BW or between BW and other