How To Fix MCEX183 - XPRA for activating extract structure must be restarted

MCEX183 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MCEX - Extraction Interface LIS/BW

• Message number: 183

• Message text: XPRA for activating extract structure must be restarted

What causes this issue?

Some extraction structures from XPRA &V1& could not be activated
correctly.

How to fix this error?

Follow the instructions in the long text of the warnings specified in
the log. Afterwards, restart the XPRA.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MCEX183 - XPRA for activating extract structure must be restarted ?

  The SAP error message MCEX183 indicates that there is an issue with the activation of an extract structure, and it suggests that the process must be restarted. This error typically occurs during the execution of an XPRA (eXpert Program for Rapid Activation) program, which is used to activate data extraction structures in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Incomplete Activation: The activation process may have been interrupted or not completed successfully.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that prevent the activation from completing.
  Lock Issues: Another process may be locking the necessary tables or structures, preventing the XPRA from completing.
  Transport Issues: If the extract structure was transported from another system, there may be issues related to the transport itself.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MCEX183 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Restart the XPRA: 
  
  Go to transaction SE38 or SA38 and execute the XPRA program again. This is