How To Fix RSBK016 - Data transfer process is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBK - Messages for the Data Transfer Process

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Data transfer process is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBK016 - Data transfer process is not active ?

  The SAP error message RSBK016, which states "Data transfer process is not active," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the data transfer process (DTP) that is responsible for moving data from one object to another, such as from an InfoSource to a DataTarget.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive DTP: The most common cause of this error is that the Data Transfer Process (DTP) is not activated. This can happen if the DTP was created but not activated, or if it was deactivated for some reason.
  Transport Issues: If the DTP was transported from one system to another, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user executing the DTP may not have the necessary authorizations to run it.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues with the source or target objects involved in the DTP.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the DTP:
  
  Go to the SAP BW system.
  Navigate to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction code RSA1).
  Find the DTP in question under the relevant InfoPackage or DataSource.
  Right-click on the DTP and select "Activate" to activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the DTP was transported, ensure that it has been activated in the target system.
  Check the transport logs for any errors related to the DTP.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the DTP has the necessary authorizations to run it. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the source and target objects (like InfoProviders, DataSources, etc.) are correctly configured and active.
  Ensure that the DTP settings (like filters, transformations, etc.) are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Recreate the DTP:
  
  If the DTP is still not working after activation, consider deleting and recreating it to ensure that all settings are correct.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSPC: Process Chain Maintenance (if the DTP is part of a process chain)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on DTPs and their configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to DTPs and the RSBK016 error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSBK016 error and ensure that your Data Transfer Process is active and functioning correctly.