How To Fix RSANA_UMM_API037 - Error occurred while reading targets

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSANA_UMM_API - UMM API Messages

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Error occurred while reading targets

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSANA_UMM_API037 - Error occurred while reading targets ?

  The SAP error message RSANA_UMM_API037 typically indicates that there was an issue while reading targets in the context of the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA system. This error can occur during data extraction, transformation, or loading processes, particularly when dealing with data targets like InfoProviders, DataStore Objects (DSOs), or InfoCubes.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Data Target Configuration Issues: The target object may not be properly configured or may have been deleted or modified.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the operation may not have the necessary authorizations to access the target.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as renaming or deleting fields, can lead to inconsistencies.
  Transport Issues: If the target was transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing objects.
  System Performance: Performance issues or locks in the database can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Target Configuration: Verify that the target object is correctly configured and exists in the system. Ensure that all necessary fields and settings are in place.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to access the target. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Validate Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the data model, ensure that all dependencies are correctly updated. You may need to regenerate the data model or re-activate the objects.
  Check Transport Logs: If the target was recently transported, review the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate issues with the transport.
  Monitor System Performance: Check for any performance issues or locks in the database that may be causing the error. You can use transaction SM50 or SM66 to monitor active processes.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify the exact point of failure. This may require technical expertise in ABAP or BW.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check the configuration of your data targets.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurs.