How To Fix RSBOLAP017 - Remote communication to Java stack failed or not configured: &1&2&3&4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBOLAP -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Remote communication to Java stack failed or not configured: &1&2&3&4

What causes this issue?

An error has occurred during communication with the BW components on SAP
J2EE Engine.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator for detailed error analysis.

Procedure for System Administrators

SAP Note 888687 provides detailed instructions on analyzing
communication and logon problems.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBOLAP017 - Remote communication to Java stack failed or not configured: &1&2&3&4 ?

  The SAP error message RSBOLAP017 indicates that there is a problem with the communication between the ABAP stack and the Java stack in an SAP system, particularly in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error can occur due to various reasons, including configuration issues, network problems, or service availability.
  Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: The connection between the ABAP and Java stacks may not be properly configured. This includes missing or incorrect settings in the RFC (Remote Function Call) destinations.
  Service Availability: The Java stack services required for communication may not be running or may have crashed.
  Network Problems: There could be network issues preventing communication between the two stacks.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account used for the connection may not have the necessary authorizations.
  Version Mismatch: There may be compatibility issues between the versions of the ABAP and Java stacks.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check RFC Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the ABAP stack and verify the RFC destination settings for the Java stack.
  Ensure that the connection type is set correctly (usually TCP/IP) and that the target host and service are correctly specified.
  
  
  
  Check Java Stack Services:
  
  Use the SAP NetWeaver Administrator (NWA) to check if the required services in the Java stack are running.
  Restart the Java stack if necessary.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Test the network connection between the ABAP and Java stacks. You can use tools like ping or telnet to check connectivity to the Java stack's host and port.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user or service account used for the connection has the necessary authorizations to access the Java stack.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the logs in both the ABAP and Java stacks for any additional error messages that might provide more context about the issue.
  Look at the developer traces (transaction ST22) and the Java logs in the NWA.
  
  
  
  System Restart:
  
  If all else fails, consider restarting both the ABAP and Java stacks to clear any transient issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for configuring the connection between the ABAP and Java stacks.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance, providing them with detailed logs and error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the RSBOLAP017 error in your SAP environment.