How To Fix ALM_US_BW022 - The & datasource uses & as an extractor!!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ALM_US_BW - Messages for ALM BW Reporting

• Message number: 022

• Message text: The & datasource uses & as an extractor!!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ALM_US_BW022 - The & datasource uses & as an extractor!! ?

  The SAP error message ALM_US_BW022 indicates that a specific DataSource is using an extractor that is not compatible with the current configuration or setup in your SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system. This error typically arises when there is an issue with the DataSource configuration or the underlying extractor logic.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Extractor Type: The error suggests that the DataSource is using an extractor that is not supported or is incorrectly configured. This could be due to:
  
  The extractor being a generic extractor that does not provide the necessary data.
  The DataSource being set up incorrectly in the BW system.
  The underlying source system not being properly connected or configured.
  
  
  
  DataSource Configuration: There may be issues with how the DataSource is defined in the BW system, such as missing fields or incorrect mappings.
  
  
  Source System Issues: The source system (e.g., SAP ERP) may have issues that prevent the extractor from functioning correctly, such as missing authorizations or incorrect settings.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
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