How To Fix RSM205 - No connection to system & possible: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 205

• Message text: No connection to system & possible: &

What causes this issue?

Connection to system &V1& could not be created. Possible causes:
Source system &V1& is not available.
The application server is not available.
The communication parameters of source system &V1& are incorrect.

System Response

&V2&

How to fix this error?

Check the possible causes and remove the problem. You can use the
technical description of the source system for analyzing problems.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM205 - No connection to system & possible: & ?

  The SAP error message RSM205 "No connection to system & possible: &" typically indicates that there is an issue with the connection between the SAP system and the database or another system component. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during data extraction, reporting, or when trying to access certain functionalities within SAP.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP application server and the database server or other systems.
  Database Down: The database server may be down or not responding.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system or database connection parameters.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the system or database.
  System Maintenance: The system may be undergoing maintenance or updates, leading to temporary unavailability.
  Firewall or Security Settings: Firewalls or security settings may be blocking the connection.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Network Connectivity: Ensure that the network connection between the SAP system and the database is stable and functioning. You can use tools like ping or traceroute to diagnose network issues.
  Verify Database Status: Check if the database server is up and running. You may need to contact your database administrator to confirm its status.
  Review Configuration Settings: Verify the connection parameters in the SAP system configuration (e.g., DB connection settings in transaction DBACOCKPIT or SM59).
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the required system components.
  Consult System Logs: Review the SAP system logs (transaction SM21) and the database logs for any error messages that could provide more context on the issue.
  Firewall Settings: Check firewall settings to ensure that they are not blocking the connection between the SAP system and the database.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM59: To check and configure RFC connections.
  DBACOCKPIT: To monitor database connections and performance.
  SM21: To view system logs for error messages.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for troubleshooting connectivity issues and best practices for maintaining system connections.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the RSM205 error in your SAP environment.