How To Fix MRBW003 - Nothing selected due to inactive BW extraction

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MRBW - Extraction to BW

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Nothing selected due to inactive BW extraction

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MRBW003 - Nothing selected due to inactive BW extraction ?

  The SAP error message MRBW003, which states "Nothing selected due to inactive BW extraction," typically occurs when there is an issue with the extraction process from the SAP system to the Business Warehouse (BW). This error indicates that the data extraction process is not active, which prevents any data from being selected for reporting or analysis.
  Causes:
  
  Inactive DataSource: The DataSource from which you are trying to extract data may be inactive. This can happen if the DataSource has not been activated in the BW system.
  Extraction Settings: The extraction settings for the DataSource may not be properly configured, leading to an inability to extract data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the extraction.
  Technical Issues: There may be technical issues with the BW system or the connection between the SAP system and BW.
  Data Transfer Process (DTP) Issues: If the DTP is not set up correctly or is inactive, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Activate the DataSource:
  
  Go to the SAP BW system and check the status of the DataSource. If it is inactive, activate it using transaction code RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Navigate to the DataSource and activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Extraction Settings:
  
  Ensure that the extraction settings for the DataSource are correctly configured. This includes checking the extraction method and ensuring that the necessary fields are mapped correctly.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Check the user authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to perform the extraction. This can be done using transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Review DTP Settings:
  
  Check the Data Transfer Process (DTP) settings to ensure that they are correctly configured and that the DTP is active. You can do this in the BW system using transaction code RSA1.
  
  
  
  Check for Technical Issues:
  
  Investigate any technical issues that may be affecting the connection between the SAP system and BW. This may involve checking logs or system status.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSC1: Maintain DataSource
  RSPC: Process Chains
  RSA3: Test DataSource
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on DataSources, extraction methods, and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MRBW003 error and successfully extract data to your BW system.