How To Fix GLE_GENERAL_AL003 - Enter the settings for the extractor

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_GENERAL_AL -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Enter the settings for the extractor

What causes this issue?

You have not entered the settings for the extractor for average daily
balances (DataSource 0FI_GL_60).

System Response

The system is unable to extract the data for average daily balances.

How to fix this error?

Enter the settings for the extractor in Customizing under <ZK>Financial
Accounting (New) -> Special Purpose Ledger -> Basic Settings -> Master
Data -> Ledger -> Average Daily Balance -> <DS:SIMG.GLE_TADB_EX_CUST>
Edit Settings for Extraction of Data for Average Daily Balances</></>.

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 GLE_GENERAL_AL003 - Enter the settings for the extractor ?

  The SAP error message GLE_GENERAL_AL003 typically indicates that there is an issue with the settings for a data extractor in the SAP system. This error often arises in the context of data extraction processes, particularly when using SAP's Business Warehouse (BW) or when dealing with data transfer processes (DTP).
  Cause:
  The error message GLE_GENERAL_AL003 usually occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The extractor may not be properly configured in the system. This could mean that certain required settings or parameters have not been defined.
  
  
  Incorrect Source System Settings: The source system from which data is being extracted may not be correctly set up or may not have the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  Data Source Issues: The data source itself may be inactive, or there may be issues with the underlying data model.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the extraction may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data source or to execute the extractor.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There may be technical issues with the extractor or the underlying data structures.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GLE_GENERAL_AL003 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Extractor Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Navigate to the relevant InfoSource or DataSource and check if all required settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Activate DataSource:
  
  Ensure that the DataSource is activated. You can do this in the same RSA1 transaction by right-clicking on the DataSource and selecting "Activate".
  
  
  
  Review Source System Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the source system to ensure it is correctly set up and connected to the BW system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the extractor and access the data source. You may need to consult with your security team to ensure proper roles are assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Data Source:
  
  If the DataSource is based on a table or view, ensure that the underlying data structure is intact and that there are no issues with the data itself.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  Check the logs for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context about the issue. You can use transaction SLG1 to view application logs.
  
  
  
  Reconfigure or Recreate Extractor:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reconfiguring or recreating the extractor. This may involve deleting and re-creating the DataSource or InfoSource.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), SLG1 (Application Log), RSA3 (DataSource Test).
  SAP BW Documentation: Review SAP BW documentation for best practices on configuring extractors and data sources.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the GLE_GENERAL_AL003 error in your SAP system.