How To Fix RSBC018 - There is no Content version yet available for the associated standard DTP

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBC - Messages for DTP Command and Command Templates

• Message number: 018

• Message text: There is no Content version yet available for the associated standard DTP

What causes this issue?

You are in a BI Content development system and want to activate an error
data transfer process (DTP). To do so, the associated standard DTP must
be available as Content version.

System Response

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?

First activate the standard DTP and then the error DTP.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBC018 - There is no Content version yet available for the associated standard DTP ?

  The SAP error message RSBC018 indicates that there is no content version available for the associated standard Data Transfer Process (DTP). This error typically occurs when you are trying to execute a DTP that has not been properly set up or when the data flow has not been initialized.
  Cause:
  
  No Content Version: The DTP has not been executed yet, and therefore, there is no content version available for the data transfer.
  Initialization Not Done: The DTP might require an initialization run to create the first version of the data.
  Data Source Issues: The source system or data source might not be properly configured or might not have any data available.
  Transport Issues: If the DTP was transported from another system, it might not have been activated correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Initialize the DTP: If the DTP requires initialization, perform an initialization run. This can usually be done in the SAP BW system by selecting the DTP and choosing the option to initialize.
  Check DTP Settings: Ensure that the DTP is correctly configured. Check the source and target settings, and make sure that the data source is active and has data.
  Check Data Source: Verify that the data source from which the DTP is pulling data is correctly set up and contains data. You can do this by checking the data source in the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  Activate DTP: If the DTP was recently transported, ensure that it is activated in the target system.
  Check for Errors in Previous Steps: Look for any errors in the previous data loading steps that might have prevented data from being available for the DTP.
  Monitor Process Chains: If the DTP is part of a process chain, check the status of the process chain to ensure that all preceding steps have been completed successfully.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage and monitor DTPs and data sources.
  Process Chains: If the DTP is part of a process chain, you can check the process chain logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate why the DTP is not functioning as expected.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific version of SAP BW you are using.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSBC018 error and ensure that your DTP is functioning correctly.