How To Fix DMCLG222 - At first create the sender container

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMCLG - DMC Tool Development

• Message number: 222

• Message text: At first create the sender container

What causes this issue?

You must determine the type of sender container in a preceding step.

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 DMCLG222 - At first create the sender container ?

  The SAP error message DMCLG222, which states "At first create the sender container," typically occurs in the context of data transfer processes, particularly when working with Data Transfer Processes (DTP) in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA. This error indicates that the system is expecting a sender container to be created before proceeding with the data transfer.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Sender Container: The sender container, which is necessary for the data transfer process, has not been created or configured properly.
  Incorrect Configuration: The DTP or the data source may not be correctly set up to link to the sender container.
  Data Source Issues: The data source from which data is being extracted may not be active or properly defined.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DMCLG222 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Create the Sender Container:
  
  Go to the Data Transfer Process (DTP) in the SAP BW system.
  Ensure that the sender container is created. This can typically be done in the DTP settings where you define the source of the data.
  If you are using a DSO (DataStore Object) or InfoCube as the source, ensure that the appropriate settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Check Data Source Configuration:
  
  Verify that the data source is active and correctly configured.
  Ensure that the data source is linked to the DTP and that the extraction method is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Review DTP Settings:
  
  Check the DTP settings to ensure that the source and target are correctly defined.
  Make sure that the DTP is set to use the correct sender container.
  
  
  
  Activate Data Source:
  
  If the data source is not active, activate it in the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  
  
  
  Test the Data Transfer:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the data transfer process to ensure that it works without errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to access the DTP and data source settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring DTPs and sender containers.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or BW support team for further assistance, as they may have additional insights or access to system logs that can help diagnose the issue.