How To Fix TW141 - Delta backup is not possible because no complete backup was made

TW141 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TW - R3trans - Messages

• Message number: 141

• Message text: Delta backup is not possible because no complete backup was made

What causes this issue?

A Delta backup is not possible, as at least one complete backup must be
successfully performed beforehand.

System Response

A complete backup is automatically performed (instead of a Delta
backup).

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

TW141 - Details

• The SAP error message TW141 indicates that a delta backup cannot be performed because there is no complete backup available. This situation typically arises in the context of database backups in SAP systems, particularly when using the SAP database management tools.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Complete Backup: The primary cause of this error is that a complete backup of the database has not been performed. Delta backups rely on a complete backup as a baseline to capture only the changes made since that complete backup.
  Backup Chain Issues: If the backup chain is broken (for example, if a complete backup was deleted or not performed correctly), the system will not allow delta backups.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the backup settings or the backup strategy that prevent the system from recognizing a complete backup.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Perform a Complete Backup: The most straightforward solution is to perform a complete backup of the database. Once a complete backup