How To Fix RSLWSP418 - No connection to BWA and no HANA

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSLWSP - BW Workspaces

• Message number: 418

• Message text: No connection to BWA and no HANA

What causes this issue?

Workspaces should only be created in connection with a Business
Warehouse Accelerator or with HANA.

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?

See the prerequisites for workspaces at:
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw73/helpdata/en/2a/3f2f6118a446a994edace9bb
b528de/frameset.htm

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSLWSP418 - No connection to BWA and no HANA ?

  The SAP error message RSLWSP418 indicates that there is no connection to the Business Warehouse Accelerator (BWA) and no connection to the HANA database. This error typically arises in scenarios where SAP BW (Business Warehouse) is trying to access data but cannot connect to the required data sources.
  Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: The connection settings for BWA or HANA may not be correctly configured in the SAP BW system.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems preventing the SAP BW system from reaching the BWA or HANA database.
  Service Availability: The BWA or HANA services may not be running or may have crashed.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account may not have the necessary permissions to access BWA or HANA.
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between the versions of SAP BW, BWA, and HANA being used.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the connection settings in the SAP BW system for both BWA and HANA. Ensure that the connection parameters (host, port, etc.) are correct.
  Use transaction codes like RSB1 (for BWA) and DBACOCKPIT (for HANA) to check the connection settings.
  
  
  
  Test Connectivity:
  
  Use tools like ping or telnet to check if the SAP BW system can reach the BWA and HANA servers.
  Check for any firewall rules that might be blocking the connection.
  
  
  
  Check Service Status:
  
  Ensure that the BWA and HANA services are up and running. You can check this through the respective administration tools (e.g., HANA Studio for HANA).
  Restart the services if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user or service account used by SAP BW has the necessary authorizations to access BWA and HANA.
  Check the roles and permissions assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the logs in SAP BW, BWA, and HANA for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the official SAP documentation for troubleshooting connectivity issues between SAP BW, BWA, and HANA.
  
  
  
  Update Software:
  
  Ensure that all components (SAP BW, BWA, HANA) are updated to compatible versions. Sometimes, upgrading to the latest patches can resolve connectivity issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to RSLWSP418 for any specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  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 logs and error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the RSLWSP418 error effectively.