How To Fix BWFIAA000 - Extraction not possible: First execute initialize from &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BWFIAA - Messages for FI-AA Delta Extraction

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Extraction not possible: First execute initialize from &

What causes this issue?

You attempted to execute data extraction for InfoSource &v2&. However,
this data is asset master data, which is not in the BW system yet.

System Response

The extraction was terminated.

How to fix this error?

First of all, carry out an initialization of the delta method for
InfoSource &v1& "Asset Sub-Number (flexible update)" for "Master Data
Financials: Asset Accounting". You can set the initialization of the
delta method in InfoPackage maintenance, in the "Update" tab index, the
"Update Mode" area.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BWFIAA000 - Extraction not possible: First execute initialize from & ?

  The SAP error message BWFIAA000 indicates that an extraction process cannot proceed because the initialization step has not been executed. This error typically occurs in the context of data extraction from the SAP system, particularly when dealing with the Business Warehouse (BW) or similar data extraction scenarios.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The data extraction process requires an initialization step to be completed before any data can be extracted.
  The initialization step is often necessary to set up the data structures or to ensure that the data is in a consistent state for extraction.
  The system is trying to extract data from a datasource that has not been initialized yet.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to perform the following steps:
  
  
  Execute Initialization:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP (usually in the BW system, you would use transaction code RSA3 for testing or LBWE for managing data sources).
  Find the data source that is causing the issue.
  Execute the initialization process for that data source. This can typically be done through the Data Warehousing Workbench or by using the appropriate transaction codes.
  
  
  
  Check Data Source Settings:
  
  Ensure that the data source is correctly configured and that all necessary settings are in place.
  Verify that the data source is active and that there are no issues with the underlying tables or structures.
  
  
  
  Monitor Process Chains:
  
  If you are using process chains for data extraction, check the status of the process chain to ensure that the initialization step has been executed successfully.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific data source or extraction process you are working with for any additional steps or considerations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Data Sources: In SAP BW, data sources are used to extract data from various sources (like SAP ERP, flat files, etc.) into the BW system.
  Initialization: This is a crucial step in the data extraction process, especially for delta loads, as it establishes the baseline data that will be used for subsequent extractions.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), LBWE (Manage Data Sources), and RSA3 (Data Source Test) for managing and troubleshooting data sources.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BWFIAA000 error and successfully execute the data extraction process.