I want to connect with SAP BW Application Server as a data source.

[Anonymous]

Dear Community,

I want to connect with SAP BW Application Server as a data source. But I was unable to connect. While connecting i am getting below error.
"could've been the result of provider-specific client software being required, but missing on this computer. To download client software for this provider, visit the following site and choose the 64-bit (x64) version of, at minimum, 'SAP .NET Connector 3.0.0.42 / SAP .NET Connector 3.1.0.42': " error. how can i resolve it.

Installed Software/Drivers:

I installed 64 bit SAP .Net Connecor 3.1

Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 x 64 Redistrbutable 10.0.40219

Power BI Desktop 64 Bit

Microsoft Offie LTSC Standard 2021 

OS: Windows 10

Java 8 Update 401 64 Bit

Please check and provide us if any other softwares / plug ins are required to connect to SAP BW Application Server. Assist me in this regards.

[Anonymous]

Hi @Anonymous ,

I found a similar post where you can refer to the solution.

For more details, please refer:

SAP Business Warehouse connector troubleshooting - Power Query | Microsoft Learn

Use the SAP Business Warehouse (BW) Connector in Power BI Desktop - Power BI | Microsoft Learn

Best Regards,

Neeko Tang

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[Anonymous · Accepted solution]

I updated power bi desktop with latest version i.e. March 2024. Now, I am able to connect with SAP BW Application server.