How To Fix R3801 - No Business Information Warehouse System connected -> No deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R3 - Service API messages

• Message number: 801

• Message text: No Business Information Warehouse System connected -> No deletion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R3801 - No Business Information Warehouse System connected -> No deletion ?

  The SAP error message R3801, which states "No Business Information Warehouse System connected -> No deletion," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an attempt to delete data or perform operations that require a connection to a BW system, but no such connection is established.
  Cause:
  
  Missing BW Connection: The most common cause of this error is that the SAP system does not have a valid connection to the BW system. This could be due to configuration issues or network problems.
  Incorrect Configuration: The settings in the SAP system for connecting to the BW system may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the BW system or perform deletion operations.
  System Downtime: The BW system may be down or not accessible at the moment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BW Connection:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Verify that the RFC connection to the BW system is correctly configured and active.
  Test the connection to ensure it is working properly.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the BW system is properly configured in the SAP system.
  Check the settings in the relevant configuration transactions (e.g., RSA1 for BW).
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the BW system and perform deletion operations.
  Check roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Check System Status:
  
  Ensure that the BW system is up and running. You can check the status of the BW system and any relevant logs for errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM59 - RFC Destination Configuration
  RSA1 - Data Warehousing Workbench
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Logs: Check system logs (transaction SM21) for any related error messages that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the R3801 error in your SAP environment.