How To Fix DU206 - Sender structure & has not been maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DU - Data transfer to SAP-EIS

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Sender structure & has not been maintained

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Maintain the <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOKCMKCC1>sender structure</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DU206 - Sender structure & has not been maintained ?

  The SAP error message DU206, which states "Sender structure & has not been maintained," typically occurs in the context of data transfer or integration processes, particularly when working with SAP Data Transfer Workbench or similar tools. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary configuration for the sender structure that is being referenced in the data transfer process.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The sender structure has not been defined or maintained in the system. This could be due to a lack of setup in the relevant customizing settings.
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping between the source data and the target structure may not be correctly defined, leading to the system not recognizing the sender structure.
  Transport Issues: If the sender structure was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Sender Structure:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the area where sender structures are defined.
  Ensure that the sender structure is properly maintained and configured. This may involve defining the structure, fields, and any necessary mappings.
  
  
  
  Check Mapping:
  
  Review the mapping settings in the data transfer process to ensure that the sender structure is correctly referenced.
  Make sure that the data fields in the source match the expected fields in the sender structure.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the sender structure was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported.
  If necessary, re-import the transport request or manually create the sender structure in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on maintaining sender structures in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run of the data transfer process to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or SPRO (Customizing) to access and maintain the sender structure.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DU206 error and successfully maintain the sender structure in your SAP system.