How To Fix RSSEM061 - Transfer rule for node segment for &1 is not defined/not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSSEM - Messages for SEM

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Transfer rule for node segment for &1 is not defined/not supported

What causes this issue?

Either no transfer rule has been defined for hierarchies for field &V1&
or the transfer rule for field &V1& is too complex. Currently only a 1:1
copy of values is supported when accessing hierarchies remotely.

System Response

The system cannot access the hierarchy data in the remote system.

How to fix this error?

Define a simple transfer rule for the hierarchy node segment of field
&V1& which represents a simple 1:1 copy of values. Also make sure that
the source and target InfoObject both have the same technical
properties. This includes the data type, length, conversion routine and
ompounding.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSSEM061 - Transfer rule for node segment for &1 is not defined/not supported ?

  The SAP error message RSSEM061 indicates that there is an issue with the transfer rule for a specific node segment in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP SEM (Strategic Enterprise Management). This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a defined transfer rule for the specified node segment, which can prevent data from being transferred correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Transfer Rule: The most common cause is that the transfer rule for the specified node segment has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the data flow or the data source that leads to the system not recognizing the transfer rule.
  Data Source Issues: The data source from which data is being extracted may not be properly set up or may not support the required transfer rules.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of the data model, the version being used may not have the necessary transfer rules defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Transfer Rule: 
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction code RSA1).
  Navigate to the InfoProvider where the error occurred.
  Check the transfer rules for the specific node segment and ensure that they are defined correctly.
  If not defined, create a new transfer rule for the node segment.
  
  
  
  Check Data Source:
  
  Ensure that the data source is correctly configured and that it supports the required transfer rules.
  If necessary, adjust the data source settings or create a new data source that includes the required fields.
  
  
  
  Review Data Flow:
  
  Check the data flow from the source to the target InfoProvider to ensure that all necessary mappings and transformations are in place.
  Validate that the data flow is correctly set up in the process chain or data load process.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the transfer rules were recently created or modified, ensure that they have been transported correctly to the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP BW/SEM you are using for any known issues or additional configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSC1 (Transfer Rules), RSC2 (Update Rules).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to your version of SAP BW/SEM that may provide additional insights or patches.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSSEM061 error and ensure that the transfer rules for the node segment are correctly defined and functioning.