How To Fix R8169 - XPRA : Deactivating connection to the BW system ...

R8169 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R8 - Messages from the meta data generation

• Message number: 169

• Message text: XPRA : Deactivating connection to the BW system ...

What causes this issue?

When upgrading the BW service API, the system was deactivated in all
clients for the transfer of data to connected BW systems.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You have to reactivate the source system in the BW system. This checks
the settings and adjusts them as necessary.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R8169 - XPRA : Deactivating connection to the BW system ... ?

  The SAP error message R8169, which indicates "XPRA: Deactivating connection to the BW system," typically occurs during the execution of an XPRA (eXtended Program Run) in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) systems. This message is often related to the deactivation of connections to BW systems during certain operations, such as upgrades, migrations, or system maintenance.
  
  Cause:
  
  System Upgrade or Migration: The error may occur during an upgrade or migration process where the system is trying to deactivate connections to ensure data integrity and consistency.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the BW system or the source system that are causing the connection to fail.
  Network Issues: Temporary network issues or connectivity problems between the systems can lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations for the user executing the XPRA can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check System Logs: Review the system logs (transaction SM21) and the XPRA logs (transaction