How To Fix AP517 - Error occurred in transfer structure/transfer rules.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AP - Investment program messages

• Message number: 517

• Message text: Error occurred in transfer structure/transfer rules.

What causes this issue?

Selection report &V1& found an error in the transfer structure or the
transfer rules. Data transfer not possible.

System Response

Processing cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Correct the settings for data transfer in EIS Customizing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AP517 - Error occurred in transfer structure/transfer rules. ?

  The SAP error message AP517, which states "Error occurred in transfer structure/transfer rules," typically occurs during the data transfer process in SAP, particularly when dealing with data extraction or loading in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP ERP systems. This error can arise due to various reasons related to the configuration of transfer structures or transfer rules.
  Causes of AP517 Error
  
  
  Incorrect Transfer Structure Configuration: The transfer structure may not be correctly defined, leading to mismatches between the source and target data fields.
  
  
  Transfer Rules Issues: There may be errors in the transfer rules that define how data is mapped from the source to the target. This can include incorrect field mappings or missing fields.
  
  
  Data Type Mismatches: The data types of the source fields may not match the expected data types in the target fields, causing the transfer to fail.
  
  
  Missing or Incomplete Data: If the source data is incomplete or