How To Fix MDC_PROCESS_MSG015 - No adapter found for process &1 step &2 (&4) for type &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDC_PROCESS_MSG - MDC Process Object Messages

• Message number: 015

• Message text: No adapter found for process &1 step &2 (&4) for type &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDC_PROCESS_MSG015 - No adapter found for process &1 step &2 (&4) for type &3 ?

  The SAP error message MDC_PROCESS_MSG015 indicates that the system is unable to find an appropriate adapter for a specific process step in a multi-dimensional calculation (MDC) scenario. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when dealing with data processing or transformation tasks.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Adapter Configuration: The most common cause is that the required adapter for the specified process step is not configured or is missing in the system.
  Incorrect Process Type: The process type specified in the error message may not have a corresponding adapter available in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the process was recently transported from another system, the necessary configurations or adapters may not have been transported correctly.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the process definition and the available adapters, especially if the system has been upgraded or patched.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Adapter Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1 for Data Warehousing Workbench) and check the configuration of the process and its associated adapters.
  Ensure that the adapter for the specified process type is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Review Process Type:
  
  Verify that the process type mentioned in the error message is valid and that the corresponding adapter exists in the system.
  If necessary, create or modify the process type to ensure it aligns with the available adapters.
  
  
  
  Transport Validation:
  
  If the process was transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  Re-transport the missing objects if needed.
  
  
  
  System Upgrade Check:
  
  If the system has been recently upgraded, check the release notes or documentation for any changes related to adapters and processes.
  Ensure that all necessary components are updated and compatible with the current version.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific process type and adapters for additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error details and any relevant logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSCUSTV10 (Customizing for BW), and others related to process monitoring and configuration.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation on MDC processes and adapters to understand their configurations and requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.