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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GBW958 - Error when calling up the SAP BW Administrator Workbench ?

  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 SAP components.
  
  
  Solutions to GBW958 Error
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to access the BW Administrator Workbench. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs to see what authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Review System Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the BW system. Ensure that all necessary components are correctly configured and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If recent transports have been made, verify that they were successfully imported and that there are no issues with the transport requests.
  
  
  
  System Performance:
  
  Monitor the system performance using transaction SM50 or SM66 to check for any long-running processes or locks that may be affecting the BW system.
  
  
  
  Check for Notes and Patches:
  
  Look for any SAP Notes or patches related to the GBW958 error. SAP frequently releases updates that address known issues.
  
  
  
  Restart Services:
  
  In some cases, restarting the BW services or the entire SAP system may resolve temporary issues.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. They may provide specific guidance based on the system logs and configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU53 (Authorization Check), SM50 (Process Overview), and ST22 (Dump Analysis) to diagnose the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Regularly check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes that may address the GBW958 error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP BW documentation for best practices in system configuration and user management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the GBW958 error when accessing the SAP BW Administrator Workbench.