How To Fix ICL_EXTRACT003 - Update mode &1 is not supported by this extractor

ICL_EXTRACT003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICL_EXTRACT - Error Messages from Extraction

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Update mode &1 is not supported by this extractor

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ICL_EXTRACT003 - Details

• The SAP error message ICL_EXTRACT003 indicates that the update mode specified for an extractor is not supported. This typically occurs when you are trying to use an extractor in a way that it was not designed to handle, such as using an update mode that is incompatible with the extractor's functionality.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Update Mode: The extractor you are using may only support certain update modes (e.g., 'A' for add, 'U' for update, 'D' for delete) and you are trying to use a mode that it does not support.
  
  Configuration Issues: The extractor might not be properly configured in the system, leading to the error when trying to execute it.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the extractor and the data source or the application that is trying to use it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Supported Update Modes: Review the documentation for the specific extractor you are using to determine which update modes are supported.