How To Fix RS2HANA_AUTH418 - DB connection does not start with R/3*

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS2HANA_AUTH -

• Message number: 418

• Message text: DB connection does not start with R/3*

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS2HANA_AUTH418 - DB connection does not start with R/3* ?

  The SAP error message RS2HANA_AUTH418 indicates that the database connection you are trying to use does not start with the prefix "R/3*". This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when trying to connect to a database that is not properly configured or does not meet the expected naming conventions.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Database Connection Name: The database connection name does not follow the required naming convention. SAP expects connections to be prefixed with "R/3*" for certain operations.
  Configuration Issues: The database connection may not be correctly configured in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified database connection.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Database Connection Name:
  
  Go to the transaction code DBACOCKPIT or SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Verify the name of the database connection you are using. Ensure that it starts with "R/3*".
  
  
  
  Modify Connection Name:
  
  If the connection name does not start with "R/3*", you may need to create a new database connection with the correct naming convention or modify the existing one if possible.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the database connection is properly configured. Check the connection parameters, such as the database type, host, port, and credentials.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user account you are using has the necessary authorizations to access the database connection. You may need to consult with your SAP Basis or security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or notes related to your specific version of SAP BW or BW/4HANA for any additional configuration steps or requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RS2HANA_AUTH418 error and successfully establish the required database connection.