How To Fix RSAOLTP012 - Transfer structure & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAOLTP - Notifications in OLTP Source Environment

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Transfer structure & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAOLTP012 - Transfer structure & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RSAOLTP012 indicates that a transfer structure does not exist for the specified data source in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA. This error typically occurs when you are trying to load data from an OLTP (Online Transaction Processing) system into the BW system, and the required transfer structure is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Transfer Structure: The transfer structure for the specified data source has not been created or activated in the BW system.
  Incorrect Data Source: The data source you are trying to use may not be correctly defined or may not exist in the BW system.
  Transport Issues: If the data source was recently transported from another system, the transfer structure may not have been included in the transport.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the source system and the BW system, leading to the absence of the expected transfer structure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Source: Verify that the data source you are trying to use exists in the BW system. You can do this by navigating to the Data Sources in the BW system and checking if the data source is listed.
  
  
  Create/Activate Transfer Structure:
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1).
  Navigate to the "Data Sources" section and find the relevant data source.
  Check if the transfer structure exists. If it does not, you may need to create it.
  If it exists but is not activated, activate the transfer structure.
  
  
  
  Recreate Transfer Structure: If the transfer structure is missing, you can recreate it by:
  
  Going to the Data Source in RSA1.
  Right-clicking on the data source and selecting "Create Transfer Structure."
  Follow the prompts to define the fields and activate the structure.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests: If the data source was transported from another system, ensure that the transport request included the transfer structure. If not, you may need to transport it again or create it manually.
  
  
  Check for Updates: Ensure that both the source and BW systems are updated to compatible versions. Sometimes, updates can introduce changes that affect data sources and transfer structures.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific data source you are working with for any additional steps or considerations.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSA3 (Data Source Test), and RSO2 (Data Source Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific data source or transfer structure.
  BW Modeling: Familiarize yourself with BW modeling concepts, including InfoObjects, Data Sources, and Transfer Structures, to better understand how they interact.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSAOLTP012 error and successfully load data into your BW system.