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SAP BW Connector
I get the following error while trying to connect. What could be the issue?
Hi there, that looks like an incorrect configuration on the connection while trying to connect to SAP BW.
Please ensure you are using the correct details. You can also try to add the FQDN (Fully Qualified Domain Name) behind the server / hostname, eg: Instead of just using SAPBW01 as your hostname, you would use SAPBW.microsoft.com
Just as an example ^^
If you could, please add me on Skype then I can try and guide you through it. Please just do not call / video call, use only Instant Messaging as I am in meetings most of my day, every day. But I do have my Skype open. Skype ID: [email protected]
Well, i tried that also. but the issue is like this:
is it still due to incorrect configuration? I tried adding you in skype, bad luck. :smileyfrustrated:
- Hi again, please supply me with your Skype ID so that I can add you from my side. It could be one of two issues; (1) Misconfiguration on your connection parametres, (2) The application is being blocked on the SAP BW Gateway. Do you have an on-site SAP BASIS team who maintains your SAP BW Environment? I can guide you through the technical stuff, but would prefer to do so on Skype due to the security risks involved with just posting all your server information on the net ;)
- One thing you can try in the meantime is to ask your SAP BASIS team to look into the parameters of the ACL on the SAP BW server. They can use transaction RZ11 to get to that. ACL = Access Control List. If your network is correctly set up and secured with Firewalls, etc.. then it should be safe to set the ACL so that it allows all. However this is done at your own risk. We are currently using our ACL like that and have never had any issues, however we have a large IT support environment and our network is extremely secure. Also ask the SAP BASIS team to look at the connection parameters you are entering on PowerBI to ensure the correct Instance Number, etc.. is being used.