How To Fix BCA_RELEASE026 - Transfer structure for objects of category &1 not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BCA_RELEASE - All Messages on Release Tool

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Transfer structure for objects of category &1 not maintained

What causes this issue?

In system Customizing you must store a transfer structure for every
object category that uses a release tool.

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?

In view V_TBCA_OBJ_CAT maintain the name of the transfer structure for
the object categories used.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BCA_RELEASE026 - Transfer structure for objects of category &1 not maintained ?

  The SAP error message BCA_RELEASE026 indicates that the transfer structure for objects of a specific category (denoted by &1) has not been maintained. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with the transfer of data between different components or systems.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the transfer structure required for the specified object category has not been defined or configured in the system. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The transfer structure for the object category has not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Object Category: The object category being referenced may not exist or may have been incorrectly specified.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included or may have failed during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP for the object category mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that the transfer structure is defined and maintained correctly.
  
  
  
  Maintain Transfer Structure:
  
  If the transfer structure is missing, you will need to create it. This can typically be done in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) under the relevant module (e.g., Controlling).
  Navigate to the path: Controlling -> General Controlling -> Transfer of Data -> Maintain Transfer Structures.
  
  
  
  Verify Object Category:
  
  Ensure that the object category you are working with is valid and correctly specified in your transaction or report.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transfer structure was included and that there were no errors during the transport.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on maintaining transfer structures for the object category in question.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the IMG) or SE11 (to view data dictionary objects) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the BCA_RELEASE026 error in your SAP system.