How To Fix RSOBI_MF028 - Could not establish connection to BW system &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSOBI_MF - Messages for SOBI Model Factory

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Could not establish connection to BW system &1

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

What causes this issue?

The model transformation runtime could not create a connection to system
&V1&.

System Response

The following exception occurred:
&V2&

How to fix this error?

Configure the connection to the model transformation runtime. For more
information about the required steps, see the relevant documentation.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSOBI_MF028 - Could not establish connection to BW system &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSOBI_MF028, which states "Could not establish connection to BW system &1," typically indicates that there is an issue with the connection between the SAP Business Warehouse (BW) system and another system, such as an SAP ERP system or a data source. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the systems. This could be due to firewall settings, network outages, or incorrect network configurations.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The connection settings in the BW system may be incorrectly configured. This includes settings in the RFC (Remote Function Call) destination.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used to establish the connection may not have the necessary authorizations to access the BW system.
  
  
  System Downtime: The BW system or the source system may be down for maintenance or experiencing technical issues.
  
  
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between different versions of SAP systems.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Verify that the network connection between the systems is active. You can use tools like ping or traceroute to check connectivity.
  
  
  
  Review RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction code SM59 in the SAP GUI and check the configuration of the RFC destination that points to the BW system. Ensure that the connection type, target host, and system number are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Test Connection:
  
  In transaction SM59, you can test the connection to see if it is working properly. If the test fails, it will provide more details about the issue.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user ID being used to connect has the necessary authorizations in both the source and BW systems. You may need to check roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  System Status:
  
  Check if the BW system is up and running. You can do this by logging into the BW system directly or checking system logs.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) and the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Basis Team: If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team, as they can provide deeper insights into system configurations and network settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for BW and RFC connections for more detailed configuration steps and troubleshooting guidelines.
  SAP Community: Consider checking the SAP Community forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the RSOBI_MF028 error effectively.