How To Fix RSAPI_CTC249 - Target BW system &1 must be mapped with Original BW system &2 in BDLS UI

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAPI_CTC - Messages to be shown for BW SAPI configurations

• Message number: 249

• Message text: Target BW system &1 must be mapped with Original BW system &2 in BDLS UI

What causes this issue?

In the Prepare Task list (SAP_BW_COPY_INITIAL_PREPARE) run in Original
BW System, the target system is maintained as &V1&. Whereas in the
Initial Copy task list (SAP_BW_BASIS_COPY_INITIAL_CONFIG) run in Target
system, Logical system name of Target should be mapped with Original
Logical System &V2& in BDLS UI. It is incorrectly mapped with a
different logical system in BDLS UI.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAPI_CTC249 - Target BW system &1 must be mapped with Original BW system &2 in BDLS UI ?

  The SAP error message RSAPI_CTC249 indicates that there is a mapping issue between the target BW (Business Warehouse) system and the original BW system during a BDLS (Batch Data Load Service) conversion process. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform a data conversion or system copy, and the target system is not properly mapped to the original system in the BDLS settings.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Missing Mapping: The target BW system is not mapped to the original BW system in the BDLS configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an incorrect or incomplete configuration in the BDLS settings.
  System Copy Issues: If you are performing a system copy or migration, the mapping may not have been set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSAPI_CTC249 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access BDLS Transaction:
  
  Go to transaction code BDLS in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  
  Check Mapping:
  
  In the BDLS screen, check the mapping between the original BW system and the target BW system.
  Ensure that the target system is correctly defined and mapped to the original system.
  
  
  
  Create/Update Mapping:
  
  If the mapping does not exist, create a new mapping entry for the target BW system.
  If it exists but is incorrect, update the mapping to reflect the correct relationship between the systems.
  
  
  
  Execute BDLS:
  
  After ensuring the mapping is correct, re-execute the BDLS process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  If the error continues, check the BDLS logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide further insight into the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to BDLS and system mapping for any specific instructions or considerations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BDLS Documentation: SAP provides documentation on how to use the BDLS transaction, including best practices for mapping systems.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  System Landscape: Ensure that your system landscape is correctly configured, and all systems are properly connected and recognized by the SAP environment.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP Basis team for further assistance.