How To Fix RSAR159 - The system type (SAP or CUS) could not be determined.

RSAR159 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 159

• Message text: The system type (SAP or CUS) could not be determined.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR159 - The system type (SAP or CUS) could not be determined. ?

  The SAP error message RSAR159 indicates that the system type (SAP or CUS) could not be determined. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the configuration of the system landscape or when trying to execute a data transfer process.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect System Configuration: The system may not be properly configured in the SAP Landscape Management (SLM) or in the BW system settings.
  Missing or Incorrect RFC Destination: The Remote Function Call (RFC) destination may not be set up correctly, or the connection to the source system may be failing.
  Transport Layer Issues: There may be issues with the transport layer settings that prevent the system from identifying its type.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the process may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required system information.
  System Type Not Defined: The system type may not be defined in the BW system settings.
  
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