How To Fix CONT_TOOLS_E271 - Data Transfer method for the Object &1(&2) is not specified.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CONT_TOOLS_E - Messages for BI CONTENT TOOLS

• Message number: 271

• Message text: Data Transfer method for the Object &1(&2) is not specified.

What causes this issue?

Data Transfer method for object &v1& (&v2&) is not specified in the
master data for &v1&.
The Transfer Method needs to be specified to avoid errors in the custome
r system.

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?

Please reactivate the Transfer rules in the system and this should
correct the error.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CONT_TOOLS_E271 - Data Transfer method for the Object &1(&2) is not specified. ?

  The SAP error message CONT_TOOLS_E271 indicates that the data transfer method for a specific object is not specified. This error typically arises in the context of data migration or data transfer processes, such as when using the SAP Data Services or SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system expects a data transfer method to be defined for a particular object (identified by &1 and &2 in the error message), but it is missing. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The data transfer method may not have been configured correctly in the system.
  Missing Entries: The relevant entries in the configuration tables for the data transfer methods may be missing or incomplete.
  Incorrect Object Type: The object type being processed may not have a defined data transfer method in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in your SAP system