How To Fix RSAOLTP004 - Transferred field list is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAOLTP - Notifications in OLTP Source Environment

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Transferred field list is empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAOLTP004 - Transferred field list is empty ?

  The SAP error message RSAOLTP004, which states "Transferred field list is empty," typically occurs in the context of data extraction processes, particularly when using the SAP DataSource for extracting data from an OLTP (Online Transaction Processing) system to a data warehouse or other reporting tools.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  No Fields Selected: The field list that is supposed to be transferred is empty, meaning that no fields have been selected for extraction in the DataSource configuration.
  
  
  Incorrect DataSource Configuration: The DataSource may not be properly configured, leading to an empty field list.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the extraction may not have the necessary authorizations to access the fields in the DataSource.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There may be technical issues with the DataSource or the underlying table, such as missing data or incorrect table joins.
  
  
  Filter Conditions: If there are filter conditions applied that result in no data being selected,