How To Fix GBW204 - Data transfer method &4 is invalid

GBW204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GBW - SAP Consolidation interface to BW

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Data transfer method &4 is invalid

What causes this issue?

The data transfer mehod &V4& is assigned to the consolidation unit &V3&
in version &V2&. This method will not read data from Business
Information Warehouse. It is therefore invalid in the current context.

System Response

The current data record contains errors and cannot be updated.

How to fix this error?

If necessary, change the assignment of the data transfer method for the
consolidation unit &V3& in view &V1& and version &V2&.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GBW204 - Details

• The SAP error message GBW204, which states "Data transfer method &4 is invalid," typically occurs in the context of data transfer processes, particularly when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA. This error indicates that the specified data transfer method is not recognized or is not valid for the operation being performed.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The data transfer method specified in the configuration might not be set up correctly or may not exist in the system.
  Typographical Errors: There could be a typo in the data transfer method name or code.
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified data transfer method.
  Obsolete Methods: The data transfer method may have been deprecated or removed in the current version of SAP.
  Inconsistent Data: The data transfer method may not be compatible with the data source or target being used.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for the data transfer method