How To Fix GBW959 - No logical RFC destination maintained for BW

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GBW - SAP Consolidation interface to BW

• Message number: 959

• Message text: No logical RFC destination maintained for BW

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GBW959 - No logical RFC destination maintained for BW ?

  The SAP error message GBW959 indicates that there is no logical RFC (Remote Function Call) destination maintained for the BW (Business Warehouse) system. This error typically occurs when the system is trying to access a BW system but cannot find the necessary configuration to establish a connection.
  Cause:
  
  Missing RFC Destination: The logical RFC destination for the BW system is not defined in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The RFC destination may be incorrectly configured or pointing to the wrong system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the RFC destination.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the system from reaching the BW system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Maintain RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction code SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Check if the logical RFC destination for the BW system exists. If it does not, create a new RFC destination.
  Ensure that the destination type is set correctly (usually "3" for a TCP/IP connection).
  Enter the necessary connection parameters, such as the target host, system number, and client.
  Test the connection to ensure it is working properly.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the RFC destination is correctly configured with the right parameters.
  Ensure that the BW system is up and running and accessible from the source system.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to use the RFC destination.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that allow access to the BW system.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Check for any network issues that may be preventing the connection to the BW system.
  Ensure that firewalls or other network security settings are not blocking the connection.
  
  
  
  Check BW Settings:
  
  If applicable, check the BW settings in the source system to ensure that it is correctly set up to communicate with the BW system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: To manage RFC destinations.
  ST22: To check for dumps that may provide more context on the error.
  SLG1: To view application logs that might contain additional information about the error.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on configuring RFC destinations and troubleshooting connectivity issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GBW959 error and establish a successful connection to the BW system.