How To Fix J4161 - Transfer program not maintained in include MJBDFF20

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J4 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Transfer program not maintained in include MJBDFF20

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J4161 - Transfer program not maintained in include MJBDFF20 ?

  The SAP error message J4161, which states "Transfer program not maintained in include MJBDFF20," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when there is an issue related to the transfer program configuration for the data transfer process. This error is often encountered during the execution of data transfer programs, particularly in the context of the SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or data extraction processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error indicates that the transfer program has not been properly defined or maintained in the specified include (MJBDFF20). This could be due to a missing entry in the configuration tables or a lack of necessary coding in the include file.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the data transfer process, it may lead to inconsistencies or missing entries that trigger this error.
  Transport Issues: If the transport of changes related to the transfer program was not successful or was incomplete, it could lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1 for BW) and check the configuration of the data transfer process. Ensure that the transfer program is correctly defined and maintained.
  Verify that the necessary entries exist in the relevant tables (e.g., RSDS, RSD1) for the data source and transfer program.
  
  
  
  Maintain Include MJBDFF20:
  
  If you have access to the ABAP development environment, you can check the include MJBDFF20 to see if the transfer program is defined there. If not, you may need to add the necessary code or configuration.
  Consult with your ABAP developer or technical team to ensure that the include is properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Check for Notes and Patches:
  
  Look for SAP Notes related to this error message. SAP may have released notes or patches that address this specific issue. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly. If something is missing, you may need to re-transport the relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the data transfer process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for data transfer processes and configuration in BW.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  ABAP Development: If you are not familiar with ABAP, it may be beneficial to involve an ABAP developer to assist with checking and maintaining the include file.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.