How To Fix FVD_BW012 - No start date defined for delta infosource &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVD_BW - Messages for the BW Link to CML

• Message number: 012

• Message text: No start date defined for delta infosource &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FVD_BW012 - No start date defined for delta infosource &1 ?

  The SAP error message FVD_BW012 indicates that there is no start date defined for a delta InfoSource in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system. This error typically arises when you are trying to load data into a delta InfoSource, but the system cannot determine the starting point for the delta extraction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Start Date: The most common cause is that the start date for the delta extraction has not been defined in the InfoSource settings.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the InfoSource or the data source from which the data is being extracted.
  Data Source Settings: The underlying data source (like an InfoObject or a DataSource) may not have the necessary settings configured for delta extraction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Start Date:
  
  Go to the InfoSource in the SAP BW system.
  Navigate to the settings for the delta InfoSource.
  Define a start date for the delta extraction. This is usually done in the "Delta" tab of the InfoSource settings.
  
  
  
  Check Data Source Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the underlying data source is correctly configured for delta extraction.
  Verify that the data source is set up to support delta loads and that it has the necessary settings in place.
  
  
  
  Check for Initialization:
  
  If this is the first time you are loading data into the InfoSource, you may need to perform an initialization load before delta loads can be executed.
  Perform an initialization load for the data source if it has not been done yet.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Check the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific InfoSource and data source you are working with for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis or BW Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further assistance. They may have insights into specific configurations or settings that need to be adjusted.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Delta Load: Delta loads are used to extract only the data that has changed since the last load, which is more efficient than full loads.
  InfoSource: An InfoSource is a structure in SAP BW that defines how data is extracted from a source system and how it is stored in the BW system.
  DataSource: A DataSource is a component that defines the structure of the data to be extracted from a source system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FVD_BW012 error and successfully configure your delta InfoSource for data extraction.