How To Fix R7449 - The transfer routine from characteristic &1 was deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 449

• Message text: The transfer routine from characteristic &1 was deleted

What causes this issue?

The transfer routine for characteristic &V1& has been deleted. This
transfer routine had the ID &V2&.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7449 - The transfer routine from characteristic &1 was deleted ?

  The SAP error message R7449, which states "The transfer routine from characteristic &1 was deleted," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an issue with the data transfer process, particularly related to InfoObjects or characteristics.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Transfer Routine: The primary cause of this error is that the transfer routine associated with a specific characteristic (denoted by &1) has been deleted or is no longer available in the system.
  Changes in Data Model: Changes made to the data model, such as modifications to InfoObjects, InfoSources, or DataSources, can lead to the deletion of transfer routines.
  Transport Issues: If the transfer routine was part of a transport request that was not properly imported or was deleted during a transport process, this error may occur.
  Inconsistent Data Flow: If there are inconsistencies in the data flow or if the data source has been modified without updating the corresponding transfer routines, this error can arise.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Recreate the Transfer Routine: If the transfer routine was deleted, you may need to recreate it. This can be done by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant InfoObject in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  Creating a new transfer routine for the characteristic in question.
  Ensuring that the logic in the transfer routine is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests: If the issue is related to transport, check the transport requests to ensure that all necessary objects, including transfer routines, have been properly transported to the target system.
  
  
  Review DataSource and InfoSource: Verify that the DataSource and InfoSource are correctly configured and that they reference the correct transfer routines. If changes were made, ensure that all dependencies are updated.
  
  
  Activate Objects: Sometimes, simply activating the InfoObject or the related objects can resolve the issue. Go to the relevant InfoObject and activate it to ensure that all changes are applied.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP BW you are using, as there may be specific guidelines or patches available for this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage InfoObjects and transfer routines.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for R7449 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the data transfer process to identify where the failure occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R7449 error and restore the functionality of the data transfer process in your SAP BW environment.