How To Fix SLS063 - No KW RFC connection maintained in settings

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SLS - PAW - Message class

• Message number: 063

• Message text: No KW RFC connection maintained in settings

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SLS063 - No KW RFC connection maintained in settings ?

  The SAP error message SLS063: No KW RFC connection maintained in settings typically occurs when the system is unable to find a valid Remote Function Call (RFC) connection for the Knowledge Warehouse (KW) in the settings. This can happen in various scenarios, particularly when trying to access or utilize functionalities related to the Knowledge Warehouse.
  Cause:
  
  Missing RFC Connection: The most common cause is that the required RFC connection for the Knowledge Warehouse is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The RFC connection may be defined but not configured correctly, leading to connectivity issues.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the RFC connection.
  System Configuration: The system may not be properly set up to use the Knowledge Warehouse functionalities.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SLS063 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check RFC Connection:
  
  Go to transaction code SM59 in SAP.
  Look for the RFC connection related to the Knowledge Warehouse (usually named something like KW_<client>).
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Maintain RFC Connection:
  
  If the RFC connection is missing, create a new one:
  
  Click on "Create" and enter the necessary details (Connection Type, Target Host, System Number, etc.).
  Test the connection to ensure it is working properly.
  
  
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, edit the connection and verify all settings.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the RFC connection. This may involve checking roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review Knowledge Warehouse Settings:
  
  Check the settings related to the Knowledge Warehouse in the system configuration. This may involve looking at transaction codes related to KW settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the Knowledge Warehouse for any specific configuration requirements or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM59: For managing RFC connections.
  SICF: For checking HTTP services if the KW is accessed via web services.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to the Knowledge Warehouse and RFC connections.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on configuring and using the Knowledge Warehouse.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SLS063 error and establish a valid RFC connection for the Knowledge Warehouse.