How To Fix RSDD_LTIP_APD005 - Error while reading from the EXCEL RFC server. Destination = &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDD_LTIP_APD - AnalyticIndexes as APD Target

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Error while reading from the EXCEL RFC server. Destination = &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDD_LTIP_APD005 - Error while reading from the EXCEL RFC server. Destination = &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSDD_LTIP_APD005 indicates that there is an issue while reading data from an Excel RFC server. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when trying to load data from an Excel file into the system.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Incorrect Destination Configuration: The destination specified in the error message (&1) may not be correctly configured or may not exist.
  Excel File Issues: The Excel file being accessed may be corrupted, improperly formatted, or not accessible due to permissions.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the Excel RFC server.
  RFC Server Not Running: The Excel RFC server may not be running or may have crashed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the Excel file or the RFC server.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Destination Configuration:
  
  Verify that the destination specified in the error message is correctly configured in the SAP system. You can check this in transaction SM59 (RFC Destinations).
  Ensure that the destination is active and reachable.
  
  
  
  Validate the Excel File:
  
  Check the Excel file for any corruption or formatting issues. Open the file manually to ensure it is accessible and correctly formatted.
  Ensure that the file is not open in another application, which may lock it.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Test the network connection between the SAP system and the Excel RFC server. Ensure that there are no firewalls or network issues blocking access.
  
  
  
  Check RFC Server Status:
  
  Ensure that the Excel RFC server is running. If it is not, restart the server and check the logs for any errors.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the data load has the necessary authorizations to access the Excel file and the RFC server.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for known issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context for the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP BW Documentation: Review the SAP BW documentation for guidelines on loading data from external sources, including Excel.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RSDD_LTIP_APD005 error.