Message type: E = Error
Message class: DU - Data transfer to SAP-EIS
Message number: 204
Message text: Transfer method & has not been created
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Create the <DS:TRAN.OKCD>transfer method</>.
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The SAP error message DU204, which states "Transfer method & has not been created," typically occurs in the context of data transfer processes, such as when working with the Data Transfer Workbench (DTW) or during the configuration of data transfer methods in SAP systems.
Cause: The error indicates that the specified transfer method (denoted by the placeholder "&") has not been defined or created in the system. This can happen for several reasons: Missing Configuration: The transfer method has not been set up in the system. Incorrect Input: The transfer method name or identifier provided in the transaction is incorrect or misspelled. Transport Issues: The transfer method may exist in a different client or environment but has not been transported to the current one.
Solution: To resolve the DU204 error, you can follow these steps: Check Transfer Method Configuration: Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the section where transfer methods are defined. Verify if the
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