How To Fix RSAR104 - Transformation program & does not exist!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Transformation program & does not exist!

What causes this issue?

Form routine &V2& does not exist in the transfer program &V1&.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Go to the transfer rule maintenance for your InfoSource &V3& and source
system &V4& and regenerate the transfer program via the function
<LS>Activate</>. Remove the possible syntax errors on the basis of your
conversion routines.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR104 - Transformation program & does not exist! ?

  The SAP error message RSAR104 ("Transformation program & does not exist!") typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with a transformation that is supposed to be executed during data loading or data extraction processes. This error indicates that the system cannot find the specified transformation program.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Transformation: The transformation that is being referenced does not exist in the system. This could be due to deletion or it was never created.
  Incorrect Naming: There might be a typo or incorrect naming in the transformation name being called.
  Transport Issues: If the transformation was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or at all.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the transformation may not have the necessary authorizations to access the transformation.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the data source or the InfoProvider that is supposed to use the transformation.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Transformation Existence:
  
  Go to the SAP BW system and check if the transformation exists in the relevant InfoPackage or DataSource.
  Use transaction RS2 to view and manage transformations.
  
  
  
  Verify Naming:
  
  Ensure that the name of the transformation is correctly specified in the data flow or process chain.
  
  
  
  Recreate Transformation:
  
  If the transformation is missing, you may need to recreate it. This can be done using transaction RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) and navigating to the relevant InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Logs:
  
  If the transformation was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the transformation. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the data source and InfoProvider to ensure they are set up correctly and are compatible with the transformation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RS2: Transformation maintenance
  RSPC: Process Chain maintenance
  SU53: Authorization check
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal or SAP Notes for specific guidance on transformations and troubleshooting.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to transformations and error RSAR104.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSAR104 error and implement a solution to resolve it.