How To Fix RSDF_GENERATOR019 - Target &1 &2 &3 must exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDF_GENERATOR - Messages for Data Flow Wizard

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Target &1 &2 &3 must exist

What causes this issue?

An object of type &V1& &V2& cannot be created using the wizard.

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?

Create the object in the Data Warehousing Workbench and then use the
wizard to connect the object to a DataSource.
You may find it useful to create an object (for example, InfoCube or
DataStore object) using the wizard and then use this object as a
template to create a more complex object (for example, a semantically
partitioned object).

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDF_GENERATOR019 - Target &1 &2 &3 must exist ?

  The SAP error message RSDF_GENERATOR019 indicates that a target object (like a DataStore Object (DSO), InfoCube, or other data targets) specified in a data flow or transformation does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs during the execution of data extraction or loading processes in SAP BW (Business Warehouse).
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Target: The target object specified in the data flow or transformation does not exist in the SAP BW system.
  Incorrect Naming: There may be a typo or incorrect naming convention used when specifying the target object.
  Transport Issues: If the target object was recently transported from another system, it may not have been successfully imported or activated in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the process may not have the necessary authorizations to access the target object.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Target Object: Check if the target object (e.g., DSO, InfoCube) exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1 for Data Warehousing Workbench) and looking for the object.
  Correct Naming: Ensure that the name of the target object is correctly specified in the data flow or transformation. Check for any typos or discrepancies.
  Transport Check: If the target object was supposed to be transported from another system, verify that the transport request was successfully imported and that the object is active.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the target object. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  Recreate Object: If the target object does not exist and is required, you may need to recreate it in the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check the existence of the target object.
  Logs and Traces: Check the logs and traces for more detailed error messages that might provide additional context about the issue.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP BW documentation for best practices on data modeling and object management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSDF_GENERATOR019 error and implement the appropriate solution.