How To Fix JBDEXP108 - You cannot combine initial load parameters with reexport

JBDEXP108 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JBDEXP - Messages for Change Pointer and Extract Program

• Message number: 108

• Message text: You cannot combine initial load parameters with reexport

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JBDEXP108 - You cannot combine initial load parameters with reexport ?

  The SAP error message JBDEXP108 indicates that there is a conflict in the parameters being used for a data export operation. Specifically, it states: "You cannot combine initial load parameters with reexport." This error typically arises in the context of data extraction or data transfer processes, particularly when using SAP's data extraction tools or Business Warehouse (BW) systems.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to perform an initial load (which is meant to load data for the first time) while also trying to use parameters that are intended for a re-export (which is meant to update or refresh existing data). These two operations are fundamentally different, and SAP does not allow them to be combined in a single operation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that you are using the correct parameters for the type of load you are performing. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Identify the Load Type: