How To Fix G3532 - Neither period Extract nor Rollup is an active data transfer method

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G3 - Messages for SAP Consolidation: Integration

• Message number: 532

• Message text: Neither period Extract nor Rollup is an active data transfer method

What causes this issue?

FI documents are being subsequently posted to the totals database for
consolidation preparation. This is only useful if the following data
transfer settings were made in Customizing of Integration:
Either company consolidation or business area consolidation was
activated as the integrated consolidation type.
The data transfer method was set to periodic extract or rollup.
One or both of these conditions are not currently fulfilled.

System Response

Program terminated

How to fix this error?

Make sure that integrated data transfers are defined as described above.
Then restart the subsequent posting of FI documents to the totals
database for consolidation preparation.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G3532 - Neither period Extract nor Rollup is an active data transfer method ?

  The SAP error message G3532 indicates that neither the "Period Extract" nor the "Rollup" data transfer methods are active for the data transfer process you are trying to execute. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when dealing with data extraction from source systems.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Data Transfer Methods: The error suggests that the data transfer methods (Period Extract or Rollup) are not activated in the InfoPackage or the data transfer process (DTP) you are using.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the data flow or the InfoProvider that prevent the activation of these methods.
  Data Source Settings: The data source settings may not be correctly configured to allow for these methods.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Transfer Methods:
  
  Go to the relevant InfoPackage or DTP in the SAP BW system.
  Check the settings for the data transfer methods. Ensure that either "Period Extract" or "Rollup" is selected and activated.
  
  
  
  Activate Data Transfer Methods:
  
  If neither method is active, you may need to activate one of them. This can usually be done in the DTP settings or InfoPackage settings.
  For DTP, navigate to the DTP in the SAP BW system, and in the "General" tab, check the "Data Transfer Method" section.
  
  
  
  Review Data Source Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the data source is correctly configured to support the desired data transfer method.
  Check if the data source is set up correctly in the source system and that it is compatible with the BW system.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates:
  
  Ensure that your SAP BW system is up to date with the latest support packages and notes, as there may be fixes related to data transfer methods.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP BW you are using for any additional configuration steps or troubleshooting tips.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) and RSPC (Process Chain Maintenance) for managing data transfer processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the G3532 error and successfully execute your data transfer process.