2612424 - Unable to retrieve the external data due to: Unable to retrieve the external data due to: Access to the requested URI was denied (HTTP 403) in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)

When you set up a connection in SAP Analytics Cloud, the following error occurs when you click OK:

Unable to retrieve the external data due to: Unable to retrieve the external data due to: Access to the requested URI was denied (HTTP 403) A_Access denied to system https:80. In case this was a valid request, ensure to expose the system correctly in your cloud connector.

• SAP Analytics Cloud 2018.3

The server or IP address in the host name field of the connection incorrect.

Confirm you have the correct server or IP address and remove the https:// or http:// prefix from the server or IP address in the host name field.

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