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1779708 - Error 'DBD: A runtime exception has occurred. (Error getting a list of catalogs: )' when creating a SAP Client BAPI connection to BEx query in Universe Design Tool 4.0

Symptom

  • Error 'DBD: A runtime exception has occurred. (Error getting a list of catalogs: )' when creating a SAP Client BAPI connection to BEx query in Universe Design Tool 4.0
  • Cannot create SAP Client (BAPI) connection in Universe Design Tool


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Environment

  • SAP BusinessObjects WebIntelligence BI4.0
  • Universe Design Tool BI 4
  • BEx queries accessed via Universe SAP Client BAPI connection
  • SAP BW 7.0 EHP1 SP10

Product

SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence platform 4.0

Keywords

DBD A runtime exception has occurred, Error getting a list of catalogs, cannot get list of catalogs, SAP Client, BAPI, BEx query, BW , KBA , BI-RA , Reporting, analysis, and dashboards , BI-BIP , Business intelligence platform , Problem

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