How To Fix MCEX008 - Extractor only defined for the "Full" and "Init" modes

MCEX008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MCEX - Extraction Interface LIS/BW

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Extractor only defined for the "Full" and "Init" modes

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MCEX008 - Extractor only defined for the "Full" and "Init" modes ?

  The SAP error message MCEX008 indicates that a specific extractor is only defined for "Full" and "Init" modes, which means that it cannot be used in "Delta" mode. This error typically occurs when you attempt to run a data extraction process in a mode that is not supported by the extractor.
  
  Cause:
  
  Extractor Configuration: The extractor you are trying to use is configured to only support full data loads or initialization loads. This is common for certain types of data sources where delta extraction is not applicable.
  Data Source Type: Some data sources, especially those that do not have a change log or do not support change pointers, are limited to full or initialization extraction.
  Incorrect Mode Selection: The error may also arise if the extraction mode is incorrectly set in the data extraction process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Change Extraction Mode: If you are trying to run the extractor in delta mode, switch to either "Full" or "Init"