How To Fix MCEX009 - Setup table & for DataSource & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MCEX - Extraction Interface LIS/BW

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Setup table & for DataSource & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MCEX009 - Setup table & for DataSource & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message MCEX009 typically indicates that there is an issue with the setup table for a DataSource that does not exist. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP's Extractors, particularly when working with the Logistics Information System (LIS) or other data extraction processes.
  Cause of the Error
  
  
  Missing Setup Table: The setup table for the specified DataSource is not defined or does not exist in the system. This can happen if the DataSource was not properly activated or if it was deleted.
  
  
  Incorrect DataSource Name: The DataSource name specified in the extraction process may be incorrect or misspelled.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the DataSource was transported from another system, the transport might not have included the necessary setup tables.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the setup table or the DataSource.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent the setup table from being recognized.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check DataSource Activation:
  
  Go to transaction code RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Navigate to the DataSources and check if the DataSource in question is activated. If not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Verify Setup Table:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the setup table for the DataSource exists.
  The naming convention for setup tables is usually MCEX<Datasource>. For example, if your DataSource is 0XYZ, the setup table would be MCEX0XYZ.
  
  
  
  Recreate Setup Table:
  
  If the setup table does not exist, you may need to recreate it. This can often be done by reactivating the DataSource or using the appropriate transaction to create the setup table.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the DataSource was transported, ensure that all related objects, including setup tables, were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the DataSource and the setup table.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE80: Object Navigator
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on DataSources and setup tables.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MCEX009 error and implement a solution to resolve it.