How To Fix RSDS_ACCESS018 - Connection to source system &1 not working. Check source system.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDS_ACCESS - Access Messages

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Connection to source system &1 not working. Check source system.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDS_ACCESS018 - Connection to source system &1 not working. Check source system. ?

  The SAP error message RSDS_ACCESS018 indicates that there is an issue with the connection to a source system in a DataSource. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when trying to extract data from a source system, such as an SAP ERP system or a non-SAP system.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP BW system and the source system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The connection settings for the source system may be incorrectly configured in the SAP BW system.
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used to connect to the source system may not have the necessary authorizations.
  Source System Down: The source system may be down or not available for some reason.
  RFC Destination Issues: The RFC (Remote Function Call) destination used to connect to the source system may be incorrectly set up or inactive.
  Transport Layer Issues: There may