How To Fix RS_B4HPREP202 - Source system &1 in receiver &4 has wrong client (&2 instead of &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_B4HPREP - B4H Transfer Preparation Messages

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Source system &1 in receiver &4 has wrong client (&2 instead of &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_B4HPREP202 - Source system &1 in receiver &4 has wrong client (&2 instead of &3) ?

  The SAP error message RS_B4HPREP202 indicates that there is a mismatch in the client settings between the source system and the receiver system in a data transfer or extraction process. Specifically, the error states that the source system is using a different client than what is expected by the receiver system.
  Cause:
  
  Client Mismatch: The source system is configured to use a client number (&2) that does not match the expected client number (&3) in the receiver system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be incorrect configurations in the data transfer settings or in the logical system definitions.
  Transport Issues: If the data is being transported between systems, the transport may not have been set up correctly, leading to client mismatches.
  Data Source Configuration: The data source in the source system may not be correctly configured to point to the right client.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Client Settings: Verify the client settings in both the source and receiver systems. Ensure that the client number in the source system matches the expected client number in the receiver system.
  Update Logical System Configuration: Go to transaction SCC4 in both systems and check the logical system configuration. Ensure that the logical system names and client numbers are correctly defined.
  Adjust Data Source Configuration: If you are using a specific data source, check its configuration in transaction RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to ensure it is set up to use the correct client.
  Transport Configuration: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs and ensure that the transport was correctly configured to include the necessary client settings.
  Reconfigure Data Transfer: If necessary, reconfigure the data transfer settings to ensure that the correct client is being used.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SCC4: To check and maintain client settings.
  RSA1: To manage data sources and data transfer processes.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to data transfer and client management for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RS_B4HPREP202 error and ensure that the data transfer process functions correctly.