How To Fix RSM018 - No DTP from this Datasource '&' to this target '&'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No DTP from this Datasource '&' to this target '&'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM018 - No DTP from this Datasource '&' to this target '&' ?

  The SAP error message RSM018 indicates that there is no Data Transfer Process (DTP) defined for the specified source and target in the context of data extraction and loading in SAP BW (Business Warehouse). This error typically occurs when you attempt to execute a data load from a DataSource to a target InfoProvider (like an InfoCube or DataStore Object) and the system cannot find a corresponding DTP to facilitate this transfer.
  Causes:
  
  Missing DTP: The most common cause is that a DTP has not been created for the specific DataSource and target InfoProvider combination.
  Incorrect Configuration: The DTP might exist, but it could be incorrectly configured or not activated.
  Transport Issues: If the DTP was created in a different system (like a development system) and not transported correctly to the target system (like production), it may not be available.
  DataSource or Target Changes: If the DataSource or target InfoProvider has been changed or deleted, the DTP may no longer be valid.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Create a DTP:
  
  Go to the SAP BW modeling tools.
  Navigate to the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  Create a new DTP for the specific DataSource and target InfoProvider.
  Ensure that you configure the DTP settings according to your data loading requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Existing DTPs:
  
  Verify if a DTP already exists for the DataSource and target InfoProvider.
  If it exists, check its status (active/inactive) and configuration.
  If it is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Transport DTP:
  
  If the DTP was created in a different system, ensure that it is properly transported to the target system.
  Check the transport logs for any issues during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Review Changes:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the DataSource or target InfoProvider, review those changes to ensure they are compatible with the existing DTP.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the DTP and perform data loading operations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage DTPs and DataSources.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on creating and managing DTPs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to DTPs and data loading.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSM018 error and successfully set up the data transfer process between your DataSource and target InfoProvider.