How To Fix RSR_LAUNCH_EXCEL052 - Start RSAH_BIW_CALL_SERVER

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSR_LAUNCH_EXCEL - Messages for Excel Launch

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Start RSAH_BIW_CALL_SERVER

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSR_LAUNCH_EXCEL052 - Start RSAH_BIW_CALL_SERVER ?

  The SAP error message RSR_LAUNCH_EXCEL052, which is associated with the transaction RSAH_BIW_CALL_SERVER, typically occurs when there is an issue with launching an Excel report from SAP BW (Business Warehouse). This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, connectivity problems, or missing components.
  Causes:
  
  Excel Add-in Issues: The SAP Analysis for Office add-in may not be installed correctly or may be outdated.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the report or access the data.
  Network Issues: There may be connectivity problems between the SAP system and the client machine.
  Incorrect Configuration: The settings for the SAP BW system or the Excel add-in may not be configured correctly.
  Excel Version Compatibility: The version of Excel being used may not be compatible with the SAP Analysis for Office add-in.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Add-in Installation:
  
  Ensure that the SAP Analysis for Office add-in is installed correctly on your machine.
  Update the add-in to the latest version if necessary.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations in SAP to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the report.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Test the network connection to the SAP server. Ensure that there are no firewall or proxy issues that could be blocking the connection.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the SAP BW system and the Analysis for Office add-in. Ensure that they are set up correctly according to SAP guidelines.
  
  
  
  Excel Compatibility:
  
  Verify that the version of Excel being used is compatible with the version of the SAP Analysis for Office add-in. If necessary, upgrade or downgrade Excel.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases updates and patches that may resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the official SAP documentation for Analysis for Office and SAP BW for any additional troubleshooting steps or configuration guidelines.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  Logs and Traces: Review any logs or traces available in the SAP system for more detailed error messages that could provide additional context for troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the RSR_LAUNCH_EXCEL052 error.