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