How To Fix /DSD/GS102 - Enter an extraction variant

/DSD/GS102 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /DSD/GS -

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Enter an extraction variant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /DSD/GS102 - Enter an extraction variant ?

  The SAP error message /DSD/GS102 Enter an extraction variant typically occurs in the context of SAP's Data Services or related data extraction processes. This error indicates that the system requires an extraction variant to be specified for the data extraction process, but none has been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Extraction Variant: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected or entered an extraction variant when attempting to execute a data extraction process.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the extraction variants in the system, leading to the inability to select a valid variant.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or view the available extraction variants.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter an Extraction Variant: 
  
  When prompted by the error message, ensure that you enter a valid extraction variant. This can usually be done in the selection screen of the data extraction transaction.
  If you are unsure