How To Fix RSOSC104 - Could not connect to source system &1

RSOSC104 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSOSC - Scoping framework

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Could not connect to source system &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSOSC104 - Could not connect to source system &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSOSC104, which states "Could not connect to source system &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP's data extraction processes, particularly when using the SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or when trying to connect to a source system for data extraction or reporting.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the source system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The source system may not be correctly configured in the SAP system. This includes incorrect RFC (Remote Function Call) destination settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the source system.
  Source System Down: The source system may be down or not available at the moment.
  Incorrect Source System Name: The name of the source system specified in the connection settings may be incorrect.
  Firewall Restrictions: Firewalls or security settings may be blocking the connection to the source system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Network Connectivity: Ensure that the network connection between