How To Fix GHO_BO071 - Assign medium to the link

GHO_BO071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GHO_BO -

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Assign medium to the link

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GHO_BO071 - Assign medium to the link ?

  The SAP error message GHO_BO071, which states "Assign medium to the link," typically occurs in the context of SAP BusinessObjects (BO) when there is an issue with the configuration of a link or connection to a data source or report. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid medium (such as a database connection or a file) associated with the specified link.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The link may not have a medium assigned to it, which is necessary for the system to know where to pull data from or send data to.
  Incorrect Link Settings: The link settings may be incorrectly configured, leading to the system being unable to identify the medium.
  Data Source Issues: The data source that the link is trying to connect to may be down or misconfigured.
  Permissions: There may be permission issues preventing access to the medium.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign a Medium:
  
  Go to the relevant link configuration in SAP