How To Fix RSDD_ZA385 - No connection data. Enter data or deactivate RFC

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDD_ZA - Messages from TREX Aggregate Area

• Message number: 385

• Message text: No connection data. Enter data or deactivate RFC

What causes this issue?

There is no connection data. RFC cannot be used for a connection between
BW and BW Accelerator.

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?

If you want to use RFC, enter the missing information in the Python
Admin Tool. Otherwise, deactivate the RFC functionality for the
connection between BW and SAP NetWeaver BW Accelerator. Contact your
system administrator or SAP support.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDD_ZA385 - No connection data. Enter data or deactivate RFC ?

  The SAP error message RSDD_ZA385 ("No connection data. Enter data or deactivate RFC") typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the Remote Function Call (RFC) connection settings for a data source or InfoProvider. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary connection data to establish communication with the source system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing RFC Connection: The RFC connection to the source system is not defined or is missing.
  Incorrect RFC Configuration: The existing RFC connection may be incorrectly configured, leading to connection failures.
  Deactivated RFC: The RFC connection might be deactivated, preventing any data transfer.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the RFC connection.
  Network Issues: There could be network-related issues preventing the connection to the source system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check RFC Connection:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Verify that the RFC connection to the source system is defined and active.
  Test the connection to ensure it is working properly.
  
  
  
  Configure RFC Connection:
  
  If the RFC connection is missing, create a new RFC connection in SM59.
  Ensure that the connection type (e.g., T, 3, etc.) is appropriate for your scenario.
  Fill in all required fields, including the target host, system number, and client.
  
  
  
  Activate RFC Connection:
  
  If the RFC connection is deactivated, activate it in SM59.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the RFC connection.
  Check roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review Network Settings:
  
  Ensure that there are no firewall or network issues preventing the connection to the source system.
  Check if the source system is up and running.
  
  
  
  Deactivate RFC (if applicable):
  
  If you do not need the RFC connection for your current operation, you can deactivate it in the relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: For managing RFC connections.
  RSA1: For accessing the Data Warehousing Workbench in BW.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring and troubleshooting RFC connections.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSDD_ZA385 error and ensure that your SAP BW system can successfully connect to the required data sources.