How To Fix RS_B4HPREP073 - Transfer for &1 not possible because DAP exists

RS_B4HPREP073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_B4HPREP - B4H Transfer Preparation Messages

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Transfer for &1 not possible because DAP exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_B4HPREP073 - Transfer for &1 not possible because DAP exists ?

  The SAP error message RS_B4HPREP073 indicates that a transfer for a specific object (denoted by &1) is not possible because a Data Access Path (DAP) exists. This error typically occurs in the context of data transfer processes, particularly in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA environments.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the presence of a Data Access Path (DAP) that is preventing the transfer of the specified object. A DAP is a structure that defines how data is accessed in the system, and if it exists for the object you are trying to transfer, it can block the transfer process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check for Existing DAPs: 
  
  Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) or RSRT (Query Monitor) to check if there are any existing DAPs associated with the object in question.
  You can also use transaction RSD1 to check the InfoObject or InfoProvider for any