How To Fix BW_GEN_CUSTOMIZING007 - Entry with empty mapping is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BW_GEN_CUSTOMIZING - Message class for BW Generic Customizing.

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Entry with empty mapping is not allowed

What causes this issue?

The field name for an entry has been left blank

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

System Response

The system does not allow saving of blank field names.

How to fix this error?

Please maintain the relevant field name from the DataSource to which the
source field has to be mapped. This is required as there can be
notification values which are filled with source field values which
cannot be mapped if the field name is empty

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BW_GEN_CUSTOMIZING007 - Entry with empty mapping is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message BW_GEN_CUSTOMIZING007: Entry with empty mapping is not allowed typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the mapping of fields in a transformation or data source. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create or activate a transformation or data flow that has an empty mapping, which is not permitted.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Mapping: The transformation or data flow may have fields that are not properly mapped to the target fields in the InfoObject or DataStore Object (DSO).
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the transformation settings where the source fields are not linked to the target fields.
  Deleted or Inactive Fields: If fields that were previously mapped have been deleted or made inactive, it can lead to empty mappings.
  Data Source Issues: The data source may not be correctly defined, leading to issues in the mapping process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Transformation Settings:
  
  Go to the transformation in the SAP BW system and review the mapping settings.
  Ensure that all source fields are correctly mapped to the corresponding target fields.
  
  
  
  Activate/Reactivate Transformation:
  
  If you have made changes to the transformation, try to activate or reactivate it to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Review Data Source:
  
  Check the data source configuration to ensure that it is correctly set up and that all necessary fields are available for mapping.
  
  
  
  Field Activation:
  
  Ensure that all fields in the source and target are active and available for mapping. If any fields have been deleted or deactivated, you may need to restore or reactivate them.
  
  
  
  Use the BW Modeling Tools:
  
  If you are using BW Modeling Tools in Eclipse, you can use the validation feature to identify any mapping issues.
  
  
  
  Check for Empty Fields:
  
  Review the data being loaded to ensure that there are no empty fields that should be mapped.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to access the transformation and check the mappings.
  Logs and Traces: Check the logs for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context on what might be causing the empty mapping.
  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 on resolving known issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the BW_GEN_CUSTOMIZING007 error in your SAP BW environment.