How To Fix FOPCE006 - Too many values for 'Control Relevance'; BW extraction not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOPCE -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Too many values for 'Control Relevance'; BW extraction not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FOPCE006 - Too many values for 'Control Relevance'; BW extraction not possible ?

  The SAP error message FOPCE006: Too many values for 'Control Relevance'; BW extraction not possible typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the data extraction process from the source system. This error indicates that there are too many values assigned to a characteristic or field that is marked as "Control Relevance," which is causing the extraction to fail.
  Cause:
  
  Control Relevance Settings: The characteristic in question has been set to control relevance, which means it is expected to have a limited number of values for efficient processing. If the number of values exceeds the allowed limit, the extraction process cannot proceed.
  Data Volume: The data volume for the characteristic may be too high, leading to the error when trying to extract data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the InfoObject or the data source that are causing the extraction to fail.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Control Relevance Settings:
  
  Check the settings of the InfoObject in the SAP BW system. Ensure that the control relevance is set appropriately and that the number of values does not exceed the limit.
  If necessary, adjust the control relevance settings to allow for more values or change the characteristic to not be control relevant if it is not essential.
  
  
  
  Data Filtering:
  
  Apply filters to reduce the number of values being extracted. This can be done by limiting the selection criteria in the extraction process.
  Consider breaking down the extraction into smaller batches if possible.
  
  
  
  Check Data Source Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the data source in the SAP BW system. Ensure that it is set up correctly and that there are no inconsistencies.
  If the data source is based on a query, check the query settings to ensure they are not causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the extraction process again to see if the error persists. Monitor the logs for any additional error messages that may provide further insight.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP BW Documentation: Review the official SAP BW documentation for information on control relevance and data extraction 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 RSO2 (DataSource Maintenance) for managing InfoObjects and data sources.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FOPCE006 error and implement a solution to enable successful data extraction in SAP BW.