How To Fix AZ008 - Incorrect call sequence of the extractor module

AZ008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AZ - Master data messages for external applications

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Incorrect call sequence of the extractor module

What causes this issue?

Data extractors consist of two parts:
A key extractor for determining the key values of the header table.
A data extractor that returns the data of all supported tables
beginning with the key values.
Both extractors consist of two modules (an initialization module and a
module for determining the next data). An initialization module was not
called in your application.

System Response

Correct your program so that the initialization modules are also
called.

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.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AZ008 - Incorrect call sequence of the extractor module ?

  The SAP error message AZ008, which states "Incorrect call sequence of the extractor module," typically occurs in the context of data extraction processes, particularly when using SAP's Extractors in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Data Services. This error indicates that the sequence of calls made to the extractor is not following the expected order, which can lead to issues in data extraction.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Initialization: The extractor may not have been initialized properly before being called.
  Improper Sequence of Calls: The sequence of function calls to the extractor is not being followed correctly. For example, the extractor might require a specific order of calls (like initialization, data retrieval, and closing).
  State Management Issues: The extractor might be in an unexpected state due to previous calls that did not complete successfully.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration problems with the extractor or the data source that are causing it to behave unexpectedly.
  
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