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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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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: The source data may not be available or may have been deleted or modified.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to access the data source or target can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Availability: Ensure that there is data available in the source system for the DTP to process. You can do this by checking the source system directly.
  Review DTP Settings: Verify the settings of the DTP to ensure that they are correctly configured to pull the required data.
  Check for Previous Loads: If the data object has already been saved, check if there is a need to reload the data. If not, you may not need to run the DTP again.
  Data Source Configuration: Ensure that the data source is correctly configured and that it is active. You may need to refresh or re-activate the data source.
  Authorization Check: Make sure that the user executing the DTP has the necessary authorizations to access both the source and target systems.
  Monitor Process Chains: If this error occurs within a process chain, check the logs for any preceding errors that may have caused the data not to be available.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to monitor and manage data sources and DTPs.
  Logs and Traces: Check the logs for the DTP execution to get more details about the error. You can use transaction RSMO to monitor the data load process.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide patches or additional guidance.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation.