How To Fix IWP090 - You cannot work in the BW system called by RFC destination &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IWP - Messages for IWP

• Message number: 090

• Message text: You cannot work in the BW system called by RFC destination &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IWP090 - You cannot work in the BW system called by RFC destination &1 ?

  The SAP error message IWP090 indicates that there is an issue with accessing the BW (Business Warehouse) system through the specified RFC (Remote Function Call) destination. This error typically arises when the system you are trying to connect to is not available or not configured correctly.
  Cause:
  
  RFC Destination Issues: The RFC destination specified may not be correctly configured or may not point to a valid BW system.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity problems between the systems.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the BW system.
  BW System Down: The BW system might be down or not running.
  Incorrect System Configuration: The BW system may not be set up to accept connections from the calling system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Locate the RFC destination mentioned in the error message.
  Test the connection to ensure it is working properly. If it fails, check the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that there are no network issues preventing access to the BW system.
  You can use tools like ping or telnet to check connectivity to the BW server.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the BW system.
  You can check user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Check BW System Status:
  
  Verify that the BW system is up and running. You can check this by logging into the BW system directly.
  
  
  
  Review System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the BW system is configured to accept connections from the calling system. This may involve checking settings in the BW system's configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  Check the system logs for any additional error messages that might provide more context about the issue. You can use transaction SM21 to view system logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to the error message IWP090 for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for configuring RFC destinations and troubleshooting connectivity issues.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the IWP090 error message.