How To Fix M2642 - Wrong extractor for BW transfer structure &

M2642 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M2 - LIS: Generating and updating info structures

• Message number: 642

• Message text: Wrong extractor for BW transfer structure &

What causes this issue?

The existing extractor RMCS&V1& for the BW transfer structure &V1& is
obsolete.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Import the latest extractors for the BW transfer structures S260-S264
(see SAP note 399114).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2642 - Wrong extractor for BW transfer structure & ?

  The SAP error message M2642, which states "Wrong extractor for BW transfer structure &," typically occurs in the context of data extraction from SAP systems to SAP BW (Business Warehouse). This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the data extractor and the transfer structure defined in BW.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch of Extractor and Transfer Structure: The extractor being used does not match the expected transfer structure in BW. This can happen if the extractor has been changed or if the transfer structure has been modified without updating the extractor.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the data source in BW may not align with the data being extracted.
  Data Source Not Activated: The data source may not be activated in the BW system, leading to this error.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of the extractor or transfer structure, the wrong version may be referenced.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Extractor and Transfer Structure: Verify that the extractor