How To Fix LM617 - Unable to use &1 as the extraction structure at limit level

LM617 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LM - Treasury: Limit Management

• Message number: 617

• Message text: Unable to use &1 as the extraction structure at limit level

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LM617 - Unable to use &1 as the extraction structure at limit level ?

  The SAP error message LM617 "Unable to use &1 as the extraction structure at limit level" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Logistics Execution (LE) or Warehouse Management (WM) modules, particularly when dealing with data extraction for reporting or data transfer processes.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The extraction structure specified in the system is not correctly configured or is not compatible with the limit level being used.
  Missing or Inactive Structures: The extraction structure may not exist in the system, or it may be inactive.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the extraction structure from being used.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified extraction structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the LM617 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the extraction structure in the relevant customizing settings. Ensure that it