How To Fix UMK231 - The BW system '&' cannot be accessed; see help text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMK - Measures

• Message number: 231

• Message text: The BW system '&' cannot be accessed; see help text

What causes this issue?

The BW system '&V1&' cannot be accessed. The system '&V1&' possibly
does not contain a BW, or the system is currently not active.

System Response

You can continue with your transaction. However, certain texts
originating in BW system '&V1&' will be missing, such as:
InfoCube name
Characteristic texts
Measure texts
Furthermore, it is not possible to assign measures of this BW system as
a data source to a measure in Measure Builder.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator to ensure that you selected the
correct BW system.
Contact your system administrator to check the connection with the BW
system.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMK231 - The BW system '&' cannot be accessed; see help text ?

  The SAP error message UMK231 indicates that the Business Warehouse (BW) system specified cannot be accessed. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for troubleshooting. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the BW system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the BW system.
  Configuration Issues: The BW system may not be properly configured in the SAP system.
  System Downtime: The BW system may be down for maintenance or experiencing technical issues.
  Incorrect System Alias: The system alias used to connect to the BW system may be incorrect or not defined.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that the network connection between the systems is stable and functioning. You can use tools like ping or traceroute to test connectivity.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the BW system. This can be done by reviewing the user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code RSA1 in the SAP BW system and check the configuration settings. Ensure that the BW system is correctly defined in the source system settings.
  
  
  
  Check System Status:
  
  Verify if the BW system is up and running. You can check the system status in the SAP GUI or through the SAP Solution Manager.
  
  
  
  Validate System Alias:
  
  Ensure that the system alias used to connect to the BW system is correctly defined in the SAP system. You can check this in the transaction SM59 (RFC Destinations).
  
  
  
  Consult Help Text:
  
  The error message suggests checking the help text for more information. You can do this by clicking on the help button or using the F1 key when the error message appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  SU01: User Maintenance (to check user authorizations)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Logs and Traces: Review system logs and traces for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the UMK231 error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.