How To Fix R3117 - Delta transfer for basic characteristic &: Unknown field & ignored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R3 - Service API messages

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Delta transfer for basic characteristic &: Unknown field & ignored

What causes this issue?

One field in the transfer rule was not found in the Data Dictionary
when the transfer of changes made to basic characteristics was set.

System Response

The field will be ignored when changes are transferred.

How to fix this error?

Check the settings in the transfer rule.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R3117 - Delta transfer for basic characteristic &: Unknown field & ignored ?

  The SAP error message R3117, which states "Delta transfer for basic characteristic &: Unknown field & ignored," typically occurs during the delta data transfer process in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error indicates that the system encountered a field in the delta transfer that it does not recognize or cannot map to the corresponding data structure.
  Causes:
  
  Field Mismatch: The field being referenced in the delta transfer does not exist in the data source or has been removed or renamed.
  Data Source Changes: Changes in the underlying data source (like a change in the database table structure) that are not reflected in the InfoSource or DataSource in SAP BW.
  Incorrect DataSource Configuration: The DataSource may not be properly configured to include the necessary fields for delta transfer.
  Inconsistent Metadata: The metadata in the BW system may be inconsistent with the source system, leading to unrecognized fields during data transfer.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check DataSource Configuration:
  
  Go to the DataSource in the SAP BW system and verify that all fields are correctly defined and match the source system.
  Ensure that the delta mechanism is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Update Metadata:
  
  If there have been changes in the source system, update the DataSource in SAP BW to reflect these changes. This can be done by reactivating the DataSource or using the "Replicate DataSource" option.
  
  
  
  Check for Field Existence:
  
  Verify that the field causing the error exists in the source system and is included in the DataSource definition in SAP BW.
  
  
  
  Reinitialize Delta:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reinitializing the delta process. This involves performing a full load of the data before resuming delta loads.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the DataSource was recently transported from another system, ensure that all related objects and configurations were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage DataSources and InfoProviders.
  Logs and Traces: Review the logs in the Data Transfer process (transaction RSMO) for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context.
  SAP Community: Engaging with the SAP Community forums can also provide insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the R3117 error and implement a solution to resolve it.