How To Fix UPC212 - RFC destination &1 is not a BW System with Release 1.2B or higher

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPC - Planning: General Error Messages

• Message number: 212

• Message text: RFC destination &1 is not a BW System with Release 1.2B or higher

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to assign a system to a planning area but the system
is not of the correct Release status for SEM. As a data basis for SEM,
you may only use BW installations with a Release status of 1.2B or
higher.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Select a different RFC destination.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPC212 - RFC destination &1 is not a BW System with Release 1.2B or higher ?

  The SAP error message UPC212 indicates that the RFC (Remote Function Call) destination you are trying to use is not recognized as a BW (Business Warehouse) system with the required version of 1.2B or higher. This error typically arises when there is a configuration issue with the RFC destination or when the target system does not meet the necessary version requirements.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect RFC Destination Configuration: The RFC destination may not be correctly configured to point to a BW system.
  Version Mismatch: The target system may be running a version of BW that is lower than 1.2B.
  System Type: The target system may not be a BW system at all, or it may not be properly identified as such in the system settings.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity issues preventing the system from being recognized correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Locate the RFC destination that is causing the error.
  Verify that the connection parameters (such as the target system, client, user, password, etc.) are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Verify BW System Version:
  
  Ensure that the target system is indeed a BW system and that it is running version 1.2B or higher.
  You can check the version of the BW system by logging into the target system and using transaction SLICENSE or SPAM to view the installed version.
  
  
  
  Check System Type:
  
  Ensure that the target system is correctly identified as a BW system in the system settings. This can be checked in the system's configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Connection:
  
  Use the "Connection Test" feature in transaction SM59 to verify that the RFC destination can connect to the target system without issues.
  
  
  
  Review Network Settings:
  
  Ensure that there are no network issues preventing the connection to the target system. Check firewalls, VPNs, or any other network configurations that might affect connectivity.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes for any specific requirements or configurations related to your version of BW.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the UPC212 error message in your SAP BW environment.