How To Fix RSBO506 - Open hub destination & is not a database destination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBO - Open Hub

• Message number: 506

• Message text: Open hub destination & is not a database destination

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBO506 - Open hub destination & is not a database destination ?

  The SAP error message RSBO506 typically indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of an Open Hub Destination in SAP BW (Business Warehouse). This error specifically means that the Open Hub Destination you are trying to use is not set up as a database destination, which is required for the operation you are attempting.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The Open Hub Destination may not be configured correctly. It might be set up as a file destination or another type instead of a database destination.
  Destination Type: The destination type selected in the Open Hub Destination settings does not match the expected type for the operation you are performing.
  Missing Parameters: Required parameters for a database destination may be missing or incorrectly specified.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Open Hub Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to the Open Hub Destination settings in the SAP BW system.
  Verify that the destination type is set to a database destination. If it is not, you will need to change it to the correct type.
  
  
  
  Modify Destination Settings:
  
  If the destination is incorrectly set, you can create a new Open Hub Destination or modify the existing one to ensure it is configured as a database destination.
  Ensure that all required parameters (like database connection details) are correctly filled out.
  
  
  
  Test the Connection:
  
  After making changes, test the connection to ensure that the Open Hub Destination can successfully connect to the database.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the Open Hub process has the necessary authorizations to access the database.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Consult the SAP documentation for Open Hub Destinations to ensure that you are following the correct procedures for setting up a database destination.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to access the Open Hub Destination settings.
  Logs and Traces: Review logs and traces for more detailed error messages that might provide additional context for the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSBO506 error and successfully configure your Open Hub Destination for database use.