How To Fix RSDL118 - Database system &1 is not connected in BW. Please Check

RSDL118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDL - BW DB Connect

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Database system &1 is not connected in BW. Please Check

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDL118 - Database system &1 is not connected in BW. Please Check ?

  The SAP error message RSDL118 indicates that the database system specified is not connected in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) environment. This can occur for various reasons, and addressing it typically involves checking the connection settings and ensuring that the database is operational. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Database Connection Issues: The database server may be down or unreachable due to network issues.
  Configuration Errors: The connection settings in the SAP BW system may be incorrect or misconfigured.
  Database Instance Not Running: The database instance itself may not be running or may have crashed.
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the database connection may not have the necessary permissions.
  Firewall or Security Settings: Firewalls or security settings may be blocking access to the database.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Database Status:
  
  Ensure that the database server is up and running. You can do this by logging into the database directly or using monitoring tools.
  
  
  
  Verify