How To Fix RSCOPY043 - A delta DTP between source and target already exists


RSCOPY043 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: RSCOPY - Data Flow Copy

  • Message number: 043

  • Message text: A delta DTP between source and target already exists

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  • What causes this issue?

    You want to create a new data transfer process (DTP) with extraction
    mode <LS>Delta</>. A DTP with extraction mode <LS>Delta</> already
    exists between the source and the target.

    System Response

    The new DTP can definitely be saved. However if the filter criteria
    overlap with the filter criteria of the existing DTPs, the new DTP
    cannot be activated.

    How to fix this error?

    Check whether it would be better to use or overwrite an existing DTP
    instead.

    Procedure for System Administrators

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


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSCOPY043 - A delta DTP between source and target already exists ?
    The SAP error message RSCOPY043 indicates that there is already an existing delta Data Transfer Process (DTP) between the source and target in your SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system. This typically occurs when you attempt to create a new delta DTP for a data source that already has one defined.
    
    Cause: Existing Delta DTP: The primary cause of this error is that a delta DTP already exists for the specified source and target combination. SAP BW does not allow multiple delta DTPs for the same source-target pair to avoid conflicts and ensure data integrity.
    Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the error may arise due to misconfigurations or inconsistencies in the DTP settings.
    Solution: To resolve the RSCOPY043 error, you can take the following steps: Check Existing DTPs: Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction code RSA1). Navigate to the DTPs section and check for existing delta DTPs for the specific source and target. If you find an existing delta DTP that

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