How To Fix RSMPC208 - &1 does not exist as a DTP or an InfoPackage

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSMPC - Messages for Process Chains of Generic Processes

• Message number: 208

• Message text: &1 does not exist as a DTP or an InfoPackage

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSMPC208 - &1 does not exist as a DTP or an InfoPackage ?

  The SAP error message RSMPC208 indicates that a Data Transfer Process (DTP) or an InfoPackage that you are trying to reference does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of data extraction and loading processes in SAP BW (Business Warehouse).
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent DTP or InfoPackage: The DTP or InfoPackage you are trying to use has either been deleted or has never been created.
  Incorrect Naming: There might be a typo or incorrect naming in the reference to the DTP or InfoPackage.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the DTP or InfoPackage.
  Transport Issues: If the DTP or InfoPackage was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or completely.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Existence:
  
  Check if the DTP or InfoPackage exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction codes:
  
  For DTP: Use transaction code RSA1 and navigate to the Data Warehousing Workbench, then check under the DTP section.
  For InfoPackage: Use transaction code RSA1 and check under the InfoPackage section.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Naming:
  
  Ensure that the name of the DTP or InfoPackage is correctly referenced in your process. Look for any typos or discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Create or Recreate:
  
  If the DTP or InfoPackage does not exist, you may need to create it. If it was deleted accidentally, you might need to recreate it based on the original specifications.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the process has the necessary authorizations to access the DTP or InfoPackage. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the DTP or InfoPackage was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was transported successfully. If not, you may need to re-transport it.
  
  
  
  System Consistency:
  
  If you suspect that there are inconsistencies in the system, you may want to run consistency checks or consult with your SAP Basis team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSMO: Monitor Data Load
  RSPC: Process Chain Maintenance
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on DTPs and InfoPackages, as well as best practices for data loading processes.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.