How To Fix RSAR451 - Field &2 is missing from the content version of transfer structure &V1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 451

• Message text: Field &2 is missing from the content version of transfer structure &V1

What causes this issue?

Field &V2&, which is contained in your version, is missing from the
Content version of the transfer structure &V1&.

System Response

If you transfer the transfer structure in "Copy" mode, your field will
be deleted.
If you transfer the transfer structure in "Merge" mode, your fields
remain intact.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR451 - Field &2 is missing from the content version of transfer structure &V1 ?

  The SAP error message RSAR451 indicates that a specific field is missing from the content version of a transfer structure in the context of data transfer processes, particularly when dealing with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) systems. This error typically arises during data extraction or loading processes when the system expects certain fields to be present in the data structure but cannot find them.
  Cause:
  
  Field Mismatch: The field specified in the error message (&2) is not present in the transfer structure version (&V1) that is being used. This can happen if the data source has been modified, and the transfer structure has not been updated accordingly.
  Data Source Changes: If the underlying data source (like an InfoSource or DataSource) has been changed or updated, it may lead to discrepancies in the expected fields.
  Versioning Issues: There may be issues related to the versioning of the transfer structure, where the content version does not match the expected version.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transfer Structure: Go to the transfer structure in the SAP BW system and verify if the field mentioned in the error message is indeed missing. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transfer structure in the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  
  
  Update Transfer Structure: If the field is missing, you may need to update the transfer structure to include the required field. This can be done by:
  
  Modifying the transfer structure to add the missing field.
  Activating the transfer structure after making changes.
  
  
  
  Check Data Source: Ensure that the data source from which you are extracting data has the field defined. If the data source has been modified, you may need to adjust the transfer structure accordingly.
  
  
  Re-activate the DataSource: If changes were made to the DataSource, re-activate it to ensure that the changes are reflected in the transfer structure.
  
  
  Check for Version Conflicts: Ensure that you are using the correct version of the transfer structure. If there are multiple versions, make sure that the correct one is being referenced in your data transfer process.
  
  
  Transport Requests: If the changes were made in a development environment, ensure that they have been transported to the production environment correctly.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to access the relevant objects and check the transfer structure.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed steps on managing transfer structures and data sources.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message, as there may be specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSAR451 error and ensure that the necessary fields are present in your transfer structure for successful data processing.