How To Fix RSAOLTP015 - RFC connection to source system & is damaged ==> no Metadata upload

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAOLTP - Notifications in OLTP Source Environment

• Message number: 015

• Message text: RFC connection to source system & is damaged ==> no Metadata upload

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAOLTP015 - RFC connection to source system & is damaged ==> no Metadata upload ?

  The SAP error message RSAOLTP015 indicates that there is an issue with the RFC (Remote Function Call) connection to the source system, which is preventing the metadata upload from occurring. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when trying to extract data from an OLTP (Online Transaction Processing) system.
  Cause:
  
  RFC Connection Issues: The RFC connection to the source system may be damaged or not properly configured. This can happen due to network issues, incorrect connection parameters, or changes in the source system.
  Authorization Problems: The user credentials used for the RFC connection may not have the necessary authorizations to access the source system.
  Source System Down: The source system may be down or not reachable due to maintenance or other issues.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the source system configuration or in the BW system configuration can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If there have been recent transports that affect the connection or the metadata, this could also lead to the error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check RFC Connection:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Locate the RFC connection to the source system and test the connection using the "Connection Test" button.
  If the connection fails, check the connection parameters (such as the target host, system number, client, user, and password).
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user used for the RFC connection has the necessary authorizations in both the BW and source systems.
  Check roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Check Source System Status:
  
  Verify that the source system is up and running. You can do this by logging into the source system directly or checking with your system administrator.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check for any recent changes in the configuration of the source system or the BW system that might affect the RFC connection.
  Ensure that the logical system names are correctly defined in both systems.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If there have been recent transports, ensure that they were successful and did not introduce any issues.
  
  
  
  Recreate the RFC Connection:
  
  If the connection is still not working, consider deleting and recreating the RFC connection in transaction SM59.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the system logs (transaction SM21) and the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages that might provide more context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP BW documentation for best practices on setting up and maintaining RFC connections.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the RSAOLTP015 error effectively.