How To Fix MCBW017 - Transfer structure & does not exist in an active version. See long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MCBW - Messages for SAP BW Logistics Extraction

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Transfer structure & does not exist in an active version. See long text

What causes this issue?

Transfer structure &V1& does not exist or it does not exist in an
active version in the system.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check whether the respective Business Content has been correctly
activated in the connected BW system.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MCBW017 - Transfer structure & does not exist in an active version. See long text ?

  The SAP error message MCBW017 indicates that a transfer structure (often related to data transfer processes, such as those used in SAP BW or data extraction) does not exist in an active version. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when working with data models, InfoObjects, or data transfer processes.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Transfer Structure: The transfer structure you are trying to use is not active. In SAP BW, transfer structures must be activated before they can be used in data transfer processes.
  Missing Transfer Structure: The transfer structure may not have been created or may have been deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the transfer structure was transported from one system to another, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Versioning Issues: There may be multiple versions of the transfer structure, and the one you are trying to use is not the active version.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Transfer Structure:
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction code RSA1).
  Navigate to the relevant InfoSource or DataSource.
  Check the transfer structure and ensure it is activated. If it is not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check for Existence:
  
  Verify that the transfer structure exists in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant InfoObject or DataSource in the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  
  
  
  Recreate if Necessary:
  
  If the transfer structure does not exist, you may need to recreate it. This can involve defining the structure again in the DataSource or InfoSource.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that the transport included all necessary objects and that they have been activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Versioning:
  
  If there are multiple versions, ensure that you are referencing the correct active version of the transfer structure.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check the structure)
  SE80: Object Navigator (to check the transport and activation status)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on transfer structures and data transfer processes.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MCBW017 error and ensure that your transfer structure is correctly set up and active for use in your data processes.