How To Fix RSAR398 - Destination &1 points to the wrong BW system

RSAR398 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 398

• Message text: Destination &1 points to the wrong BW system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR398 - Destination &1 points to the wrong BW system ?

  The SAP error message RSAR398 indicates that there is a configuration issue with the destination in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system. Specifically, it means that the destination defined in the system is pointing to an incorrect BW system. This can occur in scenarios where data is being transferred between different BW systems or when setting up data sources.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The destination might be incorrectly configured in the SAP BW system settings.
  System Changes: Changes in the system landscape, such as system migrations, upgrades, or changes in the logical system names, can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another, it might not have been set up correctly in the target system.
  Network Issues: Connectivity issues between the systems can also lead to this error, although it is primarily a configuration issue.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction RSCUSTV10 in the BW system.
  Verify the settings for the