How To Fix RSDA279 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDA - BW Archiving: Messages

• Message number: 279

• Message text: -------------------------------------------------------------------------

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDA279 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ?

  The SAP error message RSDA279 typically relates to issues with Data Transfer Processes (DTP) in SAP BW (Business Warehouse). This error can occur during the extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes when there are problems with the data flow or configuration.
  Cause:
  The specific cause of the RSDA279 error can vary, but common reasons include:
  
  Data Source Issues: The data source may not be correctly configured or may be inactive.
  Transformation Errors: There may be issues in the transformation rules that prevent data from being processed correctly.
  Data Target Issues: The target InfoObject or InfoProvider may not be set up correctly or may have constraints that prevent data loading.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the DTP may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data source or target.
  Data Quality Issues: There may be data quality problems, such as missing or invalid data, that prevent successful loading.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSDA279 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Data Source: Ensure that the data source is active and correctly configured. You can do this by navigating to the Data Source in the SAP BW system and checking its status.
  
  
  Review Transformations: Examine the transformation rules associated with the DTP. Look for any errors or inconsistencies in the mapping of fields.
  
  
  Validate Data Target: Ensure that the target InfoObject or InfoProvider is correctly set up and that there are no constraints (like data type mismatches) that could prevent data loading.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Verify that the user executing the DTP has the necessary authorizations to access both the source and target systems.
  
  
  Analyze Data Quality: Review the data being processed for any quality issues. You may need to clean or preprocess the data before attempting to load it again.
  
  
  Monitor Logs: Check the DTP execution logs for more detailed error messages that can provide insights into what went wrong.
  
  
  Test DTP: After making the necessary adjustments, test the DTP again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to access the DTP and related objects.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the RSDA279 error.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP BW documentation for best practices on configuring DTPs and handling data loading processes.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.