How To Fix RSWADPREXEC012 - Workbook &1 does not exist in the BW System (Object &2: &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSWADPREXEC - Web Application Designer: Preexecution

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Workbook &1 does not exist in the BW System (Object &2: &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSWADPREXEC012 - Workbook &1 does not exist in the BW System (Object &2: &3) ?

  The SAP error message RSWADPREXEC012 indicates that a specific workbook does not exist in the BW (Business Warehouse) system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to execute or access a workbook that has either been deleted, renamed, or never existed in the specified BW system.
  Cause:
  
  Workbook Deletion: The workbook may have been deleted from the BW system.
  Incorrect Workbook Name: The name of the workbook you are trying to access may be misspelled or incorrect.
  Incorrect BW System: You may be connected to the wrong BW system where the workbook does not exist.
  Transport Issues: If the workbook was transported from another system, it may not have been successfully imported.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to access the workbook.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Workbook Existence:
  
  Check if the workbook exists in the BW system by navigating to the appropriate transaction (e.g., RSA1 for Data Warehousing Workbench) and looking for the workbook in the relevant folder.
  
  
  
  Check Workbook Name:
  
  Ensure that the workbook name you are using is correct. Pay attention to any typos or case sensitivity.
  
  
  
  Check System Connection:
  
  Confirm that you are connected to the correct BW system where the workbook is supposed to exist.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Logs:
  
  If the workbook was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the workbook. You may need to contact your system administrator to verify your access rights.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Workbook:
  
  If the workbook has been deleted and cannot be recovered, you may need to recreate it.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) and RSOS (for scheduling and monitoring).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for BW workbooks to understand their structure and management.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.