How To Fix RSDME651 - Error accessing BDS Document. Error code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDME -

• Message number: 651

• Message text: Error accessing BDS Document. Error code &1

What causes this issue?

Error occurred while accessing the BDS document 'RSDME_CLEXCEL' .
Error code description:
2, 3, 4 - System Error
5, 6 - Authorization Error

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDME651 - Error accessing BDS Document. Error code &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSDME651, which states "Error accessing BDS Document. Error code &1," typically occurs when there is an issue with accessing Business Document Service (BDS) documents in SAP BW (Business Warehouse). This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, authorization problems, or issues with the underlying database.
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the BDS documents.
  Configuration Problems: Incorrect configuration of the BDS or the related document storage settings.
  Document Not Found: The specific document being accessed may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Database Issues: Problems with the database that stores the BDS documents, such as connectivity issues or corruption.
  System Errors: General system errors or inconsistencies in the SAP BW environment.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access BDS documents. This can be done by checking the roles and authorizations assigned to the user in transaction SU53 or SUIM.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for BDS in transaction OAC0 (for BDS settings) and ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  Ensure that the document storage settings are correctly configured in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Document Existence:
  
  Verify that the document you are trying to access actually exists in the BDS. You can do this by checking the document storage in the relevant application.
  
  
  
  Database Connectivity:
  
  Check the database connection settings and ensure that the database is up and running. You can use transaction DBACOCKPIT to monitor database health.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Review the system logs (transaction SM21) and the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error code and any relevant logs or screenshots.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Check authorization issues.
  OAC0: BDS configuration.
  SM21: System log.
  SLG1: Application log.
  DBACOCKPIT: Database monitoring.
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for BDS and BW for more detailed information on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the RSDME651 error message in SAP.