How To Fix DTINF147 - Request '&' does not exist in the source system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DTINF - Information Retrieval Framework texts

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Request '&' does not exist in the source system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DTINF147 - Request '&' does not exist in the source system ?

  The SAP error message DTINF147 indicates that a specific data request (identified by the request number '&') does not exist in the source system. This error typically occurs in the context of data transfer processes, such as when using SAP Data Transfer Workbench (DTW) or during data extraction and loading processes in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP SLT (SAP Landscape Transformation).
  Cause:
  
  
  Request Number Not Found: The request number specified in the error message does not exist in the source system. This could be due to:
  
  The request was deleted or not created.
  The request number was incorrectly specified or typed.
  The request was not successfully executed in the source system.
  
  
  
  Data Transfer Issues: There may be issues with the data transfer process, such as network problems or configuration errors.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the request in the source system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Request Number: Check the request number in the source system to ensure it exists. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1 for BW) and checking the requests in the data source.
  Ensuring that the request number is correctly entered in the transaction or program.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Request: If the request does not exist, you may need to recreate it. This could involve:
  
  Running the data extraction process again to generate a new request.
  Ensuring that the data load process is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Data Transfer Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the data transfer process to ensure everything is set up correctly. This includes:
  
  Source and target system settings.
  Data source configurations.
  Any transformation rules that may affect the data load.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user executing the process has the necessary authorizations to access the request in the source system. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  Consult Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to data transfer processes, especially for the specific module you are working with (e.g., BW, SLT).
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the DTINF147 error and implement a solution to resolve it.