How To Fix RS2HANA_CHECK138 - Consistency of technical SAP BW user &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS2HANA_CHECK - RS2HANA Check Report

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Consistency of technical SAP BW user &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS2HANA_CHECK138 - Consistency of technical SAP BW user &1 ?

  The SAP error message RS2HANA_CHECK138 typically indicates a consistency issue with a technical SAP BW user in the context of a BW/4HANA or SAP BW on HANA system. This error can arise during the data transfer process or when performing certain operations that require the technical user to have the correct settings and authorizations.
  Cause:
  The error message RS2HANA_CHECK138 is usually caused by one or more of the following issues:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The technical user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform the required operations in the BW system.
  Incorrect User Configuration: The technical user may not be properly configured in the system, leading to inconsistencies.
  User Deactivation: The technical user might be deactivated or locked in the system.
  Inconsistent User Roles: The roles assigned to the technical user may not be consistent with the requirements for data extraction or loading.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RS2HANA_CHECK138 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Status:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 and check the status of the technical user. Ensure that the user is active and not locked.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the technical user has the necessary authorizations. You can use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures after attempting to perform the operation that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Ensure that the technical user has the correct roles assigned. You can do this in transaction PFCG by checking the roles assigned to the user and ensuring they include the necessary authorizations for BW operations.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check for the technical user. You can use transaction RS2HANA_CHECK to perform checks related to the BW/4HANA migration and ensure that all settings are correct.
  
  
  
  Recreate User:
  
  If the user configuration seems to be corrupted, consider recreating the technical user with the correct settings and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Notes and documentation related to BW/4HANA or the specific version of SAP BW you are using for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific 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 Help Portal: Utilize the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on user management and authorizations in SAP BW/4HANA.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying issues causing the RS2HANA_CHECK138 error.