How To Fix WXP171 - No connection to the BW system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 171

• Message text: No connection to the BW system

What causes this issue?

The system could not establish a connection to the BW system.

How to fix this error?

Check the RFC destination that was entered and contact the responsible
system administrator, if necessary.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP171 - No connection to the BW system ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WXP171: No connection to the BW system:
  
  Error Message
  WXP171: No connection to the BW system
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when the SAP system (usually an SAP ERP or SAP NetWeaver system) tries to establish a connection to the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system but fails. The failure can be due to several reasons:
  
  Network issues: The BW system is unreachable due to network problems.
  Incorrect connection parameters: The RFC destination or connection settings to the BW system are incorrect or outdated.
  BW system down: The BW system is not running or is currently unavailable.
  Authorization issues: The user or system trying to connect does not have the necessary authorizations.
  Technical problems: Issues with the RFC server, gateway, or SAP router configurations.
  Transport layer issues: Problems with the communication layer between the systems.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP system where the error occurs.
  Verify the RFC destination used