How To Fix DU302 - You must have entered the target char. or transfer method (sender info.)

DU302 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 302

• Message text: You must have entered the target char. or transfer method (sender info.)

Self-Explanatory Message

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DU302 - Details

• The SAP error message DU302 ("You must have entered the target char. or transfer method (sender info.)") typically occurs in the context of data transfer or data processing within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with data transfer processes (DTP) or when setting up data sources.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the system requires either a target characteristic or a transfer method to be specified in the sender information, but neither has been provided. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Data Transfer Process (DTP) Configuration: When configuring a DTP, if the target characteristics or transfer method are not defined, the system cannot proceed with the data transfer.
  Data Source Setup: If a data source is being set up without specifying the necessary target characteristics or transfer methods, this error may arise.
  Missing or Incorrect Settings: Sometimes, the settings in the source or target system may be incomplete or incorrectly configured.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DU302 error,