How To Fix BA263 - No data object imported or data object already saved

BA263 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 263

• Message text: No data object imported or data object already saved

What causes this issue?

In the current reload program, the function module ARCHIVE_SAVE_OBJECT
was called although no data object was imported.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA263 - No data object imported or data object already saved ?

  The SAP error message BA263 ("No data object imported or data object already saved") typically occurs in the context of data transfer processes, particularly when working with data objects in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or during data loading processes. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the data object that is supposed to be imported or that the data object has already been saved, preventing further processing.
  Causes:
  
  No Data Object Imported: This can happen if the data transfer process (DTP) is executed without any data being selected or if the source system does not have any data to transfer.
  Data Object Already Saved: This occurs when the data object has already been processed and saved in the target, and the system is trying to re-import it without any changes.
  Incorrect DTP Settings: The settings in the DTP may not be configured correctly, leading to issues in data extraction.
  Data Source Issues: