How To Fix /LIME/OUTBOUND004 - Update mode & is not supported by extractor /LIME/BW_EXTRACTOR_02

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /LIME/OUTBOUND -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Update mode & is not supported by extractor /LIME/BW_EXTRACTOR_02

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /LIME/OUTBOUND004 - Update mode & is not supported by extractor /LIME/BW_EXTRACTOR_02 ?

  The SAP error message /LIME/OUTBOUND004 Update mode & is not supported by extractor /LIME/BW_EXTRACTOR_02 typically indicates that there is a mismatch between the update mode being used in your data extraction process and what the specified extractor (/LIME/BW_EXTRACTOR_02) supports.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Update Mode: The extractor /LIME/BW_EXTRACTOR_02 may not support the update mode that is currently being used (e.g., delta, full, etc.). This can happen if the extractor is designed for a specific type of data load and the system is trying to use it in a way that it does not support.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP BW system that are not aligned with the capabilities of the extractor.
  Version Mismatch: If there are updates or changes in the SAP system or the extractor itself, it may lead to compatibility issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Update Mode: Review the update mode being used in your data extraction process. Ensure that it is