How To Fix G0254 - No data transfer method is maintained in the master data for &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 254

• Message text: No data transfer method is maintained in the master data for &

What causes this issue?

No data transfer method is assigned to
<DS:GLOS.consolidation_unit>consolidation unit</> &v1&. The system
needs to know how the reported data is to be collected.

System Response

Processing terminated

How to fix this error?

Maintain the master data for consolidation unit &v1& in Customizing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0254 - No data transfer method is maintained in the master data for & ?

  The SAP error message G0254, which states "No data transfer method is maintained in the master data for &," typically occurs in the context of data transfer processes, particularly when dealing with master data in SAP systems. This error indicates that the system cannot find a defined method for transferring data related to a specific master data record.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Data Transfer Method: The primary cause of this error is that the master data record (e.g., vendor, customer, material) does not have a data transfer method defined. This could happen if the record was created without specifying how data should be transferred or if the configuration for data transfer methods is incomplete.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to data transfer methods in the relevant module (e.g., MM, SD, FI).
  
  
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data might be incomplete or incorrectly set up, leading to the absence of a