How To Fix RTC_BWC003 - Cannot find document type from table RTC_MODWB

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTC_BWC - RTC BWC

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Cannot find document type from table RTC_MODWB

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTC_BWC003 - Cannot find document type from table RTC_MODWB ?

  The SAP error message RTC_BWC003, which states "Cannot find document type from table RTC_MODWB," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) when there is an issue related to document types in the system. This error can arise during data extraction, loading, or processing when the system is unable to locate the required document type in the specified table.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Document Type: The document type that the system is trying to reference does not exist in the RTC_MODWB table.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the BW settings or in the data source that is supposed to provide the document type.
  Data Source Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data source or the underlying data model, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the document type may not have been included or properly activated.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to access the document type or the relevant tables.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Verify that the document type exists in the RTC_MODWB table. You can do this by executing a SQL query or using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the table contents.
  If the document type is missing, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Review Data Source Settings:
  
  Ensure that the data source is correctly configured and that it points to the right document type.
  Check the extraction settings and ensure that they are aligned with the current data model.
  
  
  
  Re-activate Data Sources:
  
  Sometimes, re-activating the data source in the BW system can resolve inconsistencies. You can do this through the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access the document type and the RTC_MODWB table.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), and SLG1 (Application Log).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for BW and BTP for detailed information on document types and data extraction processes.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.