How To Fix RSO362 - Reading metadata from system &1 ...

RSO362 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO - BW Repository

• Message number: 362

• Message text: Reading metadata from system &1 ...

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSO362 - Reading metadata from system &1 ... ?

  The SAP error message RSO362 typically indicates an issue with reading metadata from a specific system, which can occur in various contexts, particularly in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) environments. This error can arise due to several reasons, including connectivity issues, authorization problems, or inconsistencies in the metadata.
  Causes:
  
  Connectivity Issues: The system may not be able to connect to the source system due to network problems or incorrect configuration.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the metadata in the specified system.
  Inconsistent Metadata: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the metadata of the source system.
  System Configuration: Incorrect settings in the source system or in the BW/BI system can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the metadata was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Connectivity: Ensure that the connection to the source system is active