How To Fix BWFS_TECHNICAL008 - &2 time stamps have been deleted for InfoSource &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BWFS_TECHNICAL - Technical Interface BW/FS

• Message number: 008

• Message text: &2 time stamps have been deleted for InfoSource &1

What causes this issue?

&V2& time stamps have been deleted for the InfoSource &V1&.

System Response

This means that during the next data request (from BW) the system will
not be able to find the deleted time stamps and so in some cases old
data will be reselected.

How to fix this error?

Ensure that the data belonging to the deleted time stamps has been
removed from all of the data targets before a new data request is
started. This is the only way of making sure that the data is not
written to and added up in the data targets several times .

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 BWFS_TECHNICAL008 - &2 time stamps have been deleted for InfoSource &1 ?

  The SAP error message BWFS_TECHNICAL008 indicates that time stamps for a specific InfoSource have been deleted. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there are issues related to data extraction or data loading processes.
  Cause:
  
  Data Deletion: The time stamps for the InfoSource may have been deleted due to a data deletion process or a data archiving process that was executed.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data or metadata related to the InfoSource, leading to the deletion of time stamps.
  System Errors: System errors or interruptions during data loading processes can also lead to the deletion of time stamps.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the InfoSource or related data flow can result in this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Load Process: Review the data load process for the InfoSource to ensure that it is running correctly. Look for any errors or warnings in the process logs.
  Reinitialize the InfoSource: If the InfoSource is not functioning correctly, consider reinitializing it. This may involve reloading the data from the source system.
  Check for Deletion Jobs: Investigate if there are any scheduled jobs that might be deleting data or time stamps. Adjust the job settings if necessary.
  Review Data Archiving Settings: If data archiving is configured, ensure that it is set up correctly and that it is not inadvertently deleting necessary time stamps.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that can resolve the issue.
  System Monitoring: Implement monitoring for the data load processes to catch any issues early and prevent future occurrences of this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP BW Documentation: Review the official SAP BW documentation for best practices on managing InfoSources and data loading processes.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) and RSMO (Monitor Data Load) to help diagnose and resolve issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or BW support team for further investigation.