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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.

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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 SXPRA) for more detailed error messages that can provide insights into the root cause.
  Verify Configuration: Ensure that the configuration settings for the BW system and the source system are correct. Check the RFC connections (transaction SM59) to ensure they are properly set up and active.
  Network Connectivity: Test the network connectivity between the systems. You can use tools like ping or telnet to check if the systems can communicate with each other.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the XPRA has the necessary authorizations to perform the operation. You may need to consult with your security team to verify this.
  Restart the XPRA: If the issue persists, you may try to restart the XPRA process. Sometimes, simply re-running the process can resolve transient issues.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that can resolve the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM21 (System Log), SM59 (RFC Destinations), and SXPRA (XPRA Management).
  SAP Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. Provide them with detailed logs and error messages to facilitate troubleshooting.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to XPRA processes and BW system configurations for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the R8169 error message in your SAP BW system.