How To Fix R3004 - Object type & is not defined in the source system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R3 - Service API messages

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Object type & is not defined in the source system

What causes this issue?

Object type &v1& was requested in the data request. This object type is
not supported by the extractor, however.

System Response

The data transfer is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Check the SAP Support Portal for the appropriate Notes and create a
customer message if necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R3004 - Object type & is not defined in the source system ?

  The SAP error message R3004, which states "Object type & is not defined in the source system," typically occurs in the context of data transfer or integration processes, such as when using SAP Data Services, SAP BW, or during data extraction and loading operations. This error indicates that the system is trying to access an object type (like a table, view, or other data structure) that is not recognized or defined in the source system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Object Definition: The object type specified in the error message does not exist in the source system. This could be due to a typo in the object name or the object not being created yet.
  Incorrect Source System Configuration: The source system may not be properly configured in the SAP system, leading to the inability to recognize the object type.
  Transport Issues: If the object was recently transported from another system, it may not have been successfully imported or activated in the source system.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the operation may not have the necessary authorizations to access the object type in the source system.
  Data Source Changes: Changes in the data source structure (like renaming or deleting objects) that have not been reflected in the SAP system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Object Existence: Check if the object type mentioned in the error message exists in the source system. You can do this by logging into the source system and searching for the object.
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the source system is correctly configured in the SAP system. This includes checking connection settings and ensuring that the source system is active.
  Transport Check: If the object was recently transported, verify that the transport was successful and that the object is active in the target system.
  Authorization Review: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the object type. You may need to consult with your security team to review and adjust user roles and permissions.
  Update Data Source: If there have been changes to the data source, update the relevant data source definitions in SAP to reflect these changes.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific object type and the error message for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message R3004.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the object definitions or SE37 (Function Builder) to see if the function modules related to the object are correctly defined.
  Logs and Traces: Review logs and traces for more detailed error information that can help pinpoint the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.