DTP
The Data Transfer Process (DTP) is the SAP BW/BW4HANA object that moves data between persistence layers (PSA, DataSource, ADSO/InfoCube, and other targets) using the rules defined in a Transformation. This part covers DTP fundamentals, types (full and delta), configuration, and intermediate design topics including filters, error handling, delta queue mechanics, semantic groups, and performance/troubleshooting in production landscapes.
Overview
The Data Transfer Process (DTP) is the SAP BW/BW4HANA object that moves data between persistence layers (PSA, DataSource, ADSO/InfoCube, and other targets) using the rules defined in a Transformation. This part covers DTP fundamentals, types (full and delta), configuration, and intermediate design topics including filters, error handling, delta queue mechanics, semantic groups, and performance/troubleshooting in production landscapes.
Lessons in this topic
- DTP Fundamentals: Purpose, Types, and Basic ConfigurationUnderstand what a DTP is, why it exists between transformations and data targets, the difference between Full and Delta DTPs, and how to configure a basic DTP end to end.
- DTP Error Handling, Semantic Groups and Delta Queue ManagementLearn how to configure DTP error handling, semantic grouping, and delta queue behavior to build resilient, restartable data loads in production BW and BW/4HANA landscapes.
- DTP Design in Practice: Filters, Error Handling, Delta Mechanics, and TroubleshootingGo beyond basic setup to design DTPs correctly for production: applying filters and semantic groups, configuring error stack handling, understanding delta queue mechanics, and diagnosing common load failures.