/BCV/SIN068 - InfoCube &1 does not exist, or connection to system &2 failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BCV/SIN -

• Message number: 068

• Message text: InfoCube &1 does not exist, or connection to system &2 failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BCV/SIN068 - InfoCube &1 does not exist, or connection to system &2 failed ?

  The SAP error message /BCV/SIN068 InfoCube &1 does not exist, or connection to system &2 failed typically indicates an issue related to the InfoCube specified in the error message. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  
  Non-Existent InfoCube: The specified InfoCube (&1) does not exist in the SAP BW system. This could be due to a typo in the InfoCube name or the InfoCube not being created or activated.
  
  
  Connection Issues: There may be a problem with the connection to the specified system (&2). This could be due to network issues, incorrect connection parameters, or the target system being down.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the InfoCube or the target system.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the InfoCube was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated or may not exist in the target system.
  
  
  Data Source Issues: If the InfoCube is dependent on a data source that is not available or has issues, it may lead to this error.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify InfoCube Existence:
  
  Check if the InfoCube exists in the SAP BW system. You can do this by navigating to the InfoProvider list in the SAP BW modeling tools or using transaction RSA1.
  
  
  
  Check Connection Settings:
  
  Ensure that the connection to the target system is correctly configured. You can check this in transaction SM59 (RFC destinations) to verify that the connection is active and working.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoCube and the target system. You may need to consult with your security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Logs:
  
  If the InfoCube was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Data Source Verification:
  
  If the InfoCube relies on a data source, ensure that the data source is active and functioning correctly. You can check this in the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  
  
  
  System Health Check:
  
  Perform a health check on the SAP BW system and the target system to ensure that there are no underlying issues affecting connectivity or performance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check table definitions)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Logs and Traces: Review system logs (transaction SM21) and developer traces (transaction ST22) for any additional error messages that may provide more context.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /BCV/SIN068 error message in SAP.