How To Fix RS_B4HANA_TRANSFER037 - The target name of start provider &1 could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_B4HANA_TRANSFER - Messages for object transfer

• Message number: 037

• Message text: The target name of start provider &1 could not be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_B4HANA_TRANSFER037 - The target name of start provider &1 could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message RS_B4HANA_TRANSFER037 indicates that the system is unable to determine the target name of the start provider during a data transfer process, typically in the context of SAP BW/4HANA or SAP BW on HANA.
  Cause:
  This error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The target provider (e.g., InfoProvider, DataStore Object) may not be correctly configured or may be missing in the system.
  Data Flow Issues: There may be issues in the data flow configuration, such as incorrect mappings or missing transformations.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport, the target provider may not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the data transfer may not have the necessary authorizations to access the target provider.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues with the BW system or the HANA database.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the target provider is correctly defined in the system. Check the settings in the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1).
  Ensure that the start provider is correctly linked to the target provider in the data flow.
  
  
  
  Review Data Flow:
  
  Inspect the data flow and ensure that all transformations and mappings are correctly set up.
  Check for any missing or incorrect settings in the data transfer process.
  
  
  
  Transport Verification:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport the missing objects.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the target provider. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Technical Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench)
  SLG1 (Application Log)
  SU53 (Authorization Check)
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on data transfer processes and troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message RS_B4HANA_TRANSFER037.