How To Fix DS461 - Starting point deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DS - Messages for Editing Text Elements in ABAP Programs

• Message number: 461

• Message text: Starting point deleted

What causes this issue?

Your chosen starting point has been reset to the default for the
application.

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 DS461 - Starting point deleted ?

  The SAP error message DS461 ("Starting point deleted") typically occurs in the context of data extraction or data transfer processes, particularly when working with DataSources, InfoPackages, or Data Transfer Processes (DTP) in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA.
  Cause:
  The error message DS461 indicates that the starting point for a data extraction process has been deleted or is no longer available. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Deletion of DataSource: The DataSource that was previously used for the extraction has been deleted or deactivated.
  Changes in the InfoPackage: If the InfoPackage that references the DataSource has been modified or deleted, it can lead to this error.
  Changes in the DTP: If the Data Transfer Process (DTP) has been altered in a way that it no longer points to a valid starting point.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another and the DataSource or InfoPackage was not included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DS461 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check DataSource: Verify if the DataSource that is being referenced still exists and is active. If it has been deleted, you may need to recreate it or adjust your extraction process to use a different DataSource.
  
  
  Review InfoPackage: Check the InfoPackage associated with the DTP. Ensure that it is correctly configured and that it points to a valid DataSource.
  
  
  Inspect DTP Settings: Look at the settings of the Data Transfer Process. Make sure that it is correctly configured and that all necessary components are in place.
  
  
  Recreate Components: If the DataSource or InfoPackage has been deleted, you may need to recreate them. Ensure that all necessary settings and mappings are correctly configured.
  
  
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage DataSources, InfoPackages, and DTPs.
  Logs and Traces: Review logs and traces for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context for troubleshooting.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with a technical expert familiar with your specific SAP environment.