How To Fix GD041 - Receiver structure is not maintained.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GD - EDT: External data transfer

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Receiver structure is not 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

The system is unable to execute the transfer run.

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GD041 - Receiver structure is not maintained. ?

  The SAP error message GD041, which states "Receiver structure is not maintained," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when there is an issue with the configuration of the receiver structure in the context of data transfer or integration processes, such as in the case of IDocs, ALE, or other data exchange mechanisms.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The receiver structure for the data transfer has not been defined or maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping between the sender and receiver structures is not correctly set up, leading to the system being unable to find the necessary receiver structure.
  Transport Layer Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the receiver structure may not have been included in the transport.
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been changes to the data model or the structures involved, the receiver structure may need to be updated accordingly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Receiver Structure:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., WE30 for IDoc types, WE31 for IDoc segments) and ensure that the receiver structure is defined and correctly maintained.
  Check the configuration in transaction SPRO under the relevant application area to ensure that the receiver structure is set up properly.
  
  
  
  Check Mapping:
  
  Verify the mapping between the sender and receiver structures. Ensure that the fields are correctly mapped and that the receiver structure is correctly referenced in the mapping configuration.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request. If not, you may need to re-transport the missing objects.
  
  
  
  Review Changes:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the data model, review those changes to ensure that the receiver structure is still valid and compatible with the sender structure.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the data transfer works as expected without triggering the GD041 error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as WE30 (IDoc Type), WE31 (IDoc Segment), and SPRO (Customizing).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on configuring IDocs, ALE, or other relevant data transfer mechanisms.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the GD041 error for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.