How To Fix FKKBW_E206 - Delta-init for &1 has not been run before, please run delta-init first.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKBW_E - Message for BW Extraction

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Delta-init for &1 has not been run before, please run delta-init first.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKBW_E206 - Delta-init for &1 has not been run before, please run delta-init first. ?

  The SAP error message FKKBW_E206 indicates that a delta initialization for a specific data source has not been performed before attempting to load delta data. This is a common issue when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) and can occur in various scenarios, particularly when setting up data extraction from SAP ERP or other sources.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the delta mechanism in SAP BW requires an initial full load (delta initialization) to establish a baseline before it can track changes (deltas) in the source system. If you attempt to load delta data without having completed the delta initialization, SAP BW will throw this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to perform the following steps:
  
  
  Run Delta Initialization:
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction code RSA1).
  Navigate to the InfoSource or DataSource that is causing the error.
  Right-click on the DataSource and select "Delta Initialization."
  Follow the prompts to complete the delta initialization process. This will typically involve loading a full dataset from the source system into the BW system.
  
  
  
  Check for Previous Loads:
  
  Ensure that there are no previous loads that might have been interrupted or failed. If there are, you may need to resolve those issues before proceeding.
  
  
  
  Monitor the Process:
  
  After running the delta initialization, monitor the process to ensure that it completes successfully. You can check the status in the process chain or in the monitor (transaction code RSMO).
  
  
  
  Load Delta Data:
  
  Once the delta initialization is complete, you can proceed to load delta data from the source system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Delta Initialization: This is a one-time process that establishes a baseline for delta loads. It is crucial for the delta mechanism to function correctly.
  DataSource: A DataSource in SAP BW is a structure that defines how data is extracted from a source system. It can be a standard SAP DataSource or a custom one.
  Process Chains: In BW, process chains are used to automate data loading processes. Ensure that your process chains are correctly configured to handle delta loads after initialization.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSMO: Process Chain Monitor
  LBWQ: Monitor Data Transfer
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FKKBW_E206 error and successfully load delta data into your SAP BW system.