How To Fix RSAR362 - Source system cannot use any of the proposed connection names

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 362

• Message text: Source system cannot use any of the proposed connection names

What causes this issue?

Every connection to a source system is named using a unique two-digit
identifier. Source system &V1& does not accept any of the proposed
values.
The last proposed value was &V2&.

System Response

Source system has not been connected.

How to fix this error?

If you want to recreate the source system from BW information, then you
can only use a single value, namely &V2&, because the connection already
has this name in BW.
Delete the existing connections in the source system or contact a SAP BW
consultant.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR362 - Source system cannot use any of the proposed connection names ?

  The SAP error message RSAR362 indicates that the source system cannot use any of the proposed connection names for a data transfer. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when trying to establish a connection to a source system for data extraction.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Connection Configuration: The connection settings for the source system may not be correctly configured in the SAP BW system.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues between the SAP BW system and the source system.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account used to establish the connection may not have the necessary authorizations to access the source system.
  Incorrect Source System Type: The source system type may not be compatible with the proposed connection names.
  Technical Settings: The technical settings of the source system may not be properly defined in the SAP BW system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Connection Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction RSA1 in SAP BW.
  Navigate to the "Source Systems" section and check the configuration of the source system.
  Ensure that the connection parameters (like hostname, port, and system ID) are correctly set.
  
  
  
  Test Connection:
  
  Use the RSRFCCHK transaction to test the RFC connection to the source system.
  Ensure that the connection is active and functioning properly.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the authorizations of the user or service account used for the connection.
  Ensure that it has the necessary permissions to access the source system.
  
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Verify that there are no network issues preventing communication between the SAP BW system and the source system.
  Use tools like ping or telnet to check connectivity.
  
  
  
  Review Source System Type:
  
  Ensure that the source system type is correctly defined and compatible with the connection names being proposed.
  
  
  
  Check Technical Settings:
  
  Review the technical settings of the source system in the SAP BW system to ensure they are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  RSRFCCHK: RFC Connection Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring source systems and troubleshooting connection issues.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RSAR362 error message in your SAP BW environment.