How To Fix RSM177 - Transfer structure & does not exist

RSM177 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 177

• Message text: Transfer structure & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM177 - Transfer structure & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RSM177 indicates that a transfer structure does not exist for the specified data source. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to load data from a source system into a BW InfoProvider, and the transfer structure required for the data transfer is missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Transfer Structure: The transfer structure for the specified data source has not been created or activated in the BW system.
  Incorrect Data Source: The data source you are trying to use may not be correctly defined or may not exist in the BW system.
  Transport Issues: If the transfer structure was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  Data Source Deactivation: The data source might have been deactivated or deleted in the BW system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transfer Structure:
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1).
  Navigate to the relevant InfoSource or DataSource.
  Check if