How To Fix /SAPAPO/SCC605 - Communication error calling SAP BW system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SCC -

• Message number: 605

• Message text: Communication error calling SAP BW system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SCC605 - Communication error calling SAP BW system ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SCC605 Communication error calling SAP BW system typically indicates a communication issue between the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system and the SAP Business Warehouse (BW) system. This error can arise due to various reasons, including network issues, configuration problems, or authorization issues.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the APO and BW systems.
  RFC Connection Problems: The Remote Function Call (RFC) connection between the two systems may not be configured correctly or may be down.
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the connection may not have the necessary authorizations to access the BW system.
  System Configuration: Incorrect settings in the SAP system configuration, such as incorrect logical system names or incorrect settings in transaction SM59.
  BW System Down: The BW system may be down or not responding.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Network Connectivity: Ensure that there is proper network connectivity between the APO and BW systems. You can use tools like ping or traceroute to verify connectivity.
  Verify RFC Connection:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the APO system.
  Check the RFC destination that connects to the BW system. Ensure that it is configured correctly and is active.
  Test the connection using the "Test Connection" button in SM59.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user ID used for the RFC connection has the necessary authorizations in both the APO and BW systems.
  Review System Configuration:
  
  Check the logical system names in transaction SCC4 and ensure they are correctly defined.
  Verify that the settings in transaction RSCUSTV10 (for BW) and RSCUSTV20 (for APO) are correct.
  
  
  Check BW System Status: Ensure that the BW system is up and running. You can check the system status in transaction SM51 or SM66.
  Review Logs: Check the system logs for any additional error messages that may provide more context about the issue. You can use transaction SLG1 to view application logs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. You can search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to /SAPAPO/SCC605.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for both APO and BW for any specific configuration requirements or troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the communication error between the SAP APO and BW systems.