How To Fix UMC109 - The default BW system does not exist; switch to Create

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMC - General Messages

• Message number: 109

• Message text: The default BW system does not exist; switch to Create

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMC109 - The default BW system does not exist; switch to Create ?

  The SAP error message UMC109 indicates that the default Business Warehouse (BW) system is not configured or does not exist in the system settings. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when working with SAP BusinessObjects or SAP BW.
  Cause:
  
  Missing BW System Configuration: The BW system that is supposed to be set as the default is either not defined in the system or has been deleted.
  Incorrect System Settings: The settings in the SAP BusinessObjects or SAP BW configuration may not point to a valid BW system.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the BW system.
  Network Issues: There may be connectivity issues between the SAP BusinessObjects and the BW system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BW System Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP BusinessObjects Central Management Console (CMC).
  Navigate to the "Servers" section and check if the BW system is listed.
  If it is not listed, you may need to add it as a new data source.
  
  
  
  Set Default BW System:
  
  In the CMC, ensure that a valid BW system is set as the default.
  You can do this by going to the "Data Sources" section and selecting the appropriate BW system.
  
  
  
  Verify User Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user account being used has the necessary permissions to access the BW system.
  Check roles and privileges assigned to the user in both SAP BW and SAP BusinessObjects.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Check the network connection between the SAP BusinessObjects server and the BW system.
  Ensure that there are no firewall or network issues preventing access.
  
  
  
  Create a New BW System:
  
  If the default BW system does not exist and you need to create a new one, you can do so in the CMC by selecting the option to create a new data source and configuring it to point to the new BW system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for BusinessObjects and BW for detailed steps on configuring data sources and managing connections.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Engage with the SAP Community or forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UMC109 error and successfully configure your BW system in SAP.