How To Fix PDEXT005 - No structure could be determined from the selected access

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PDEXT - Message Class for iPPE Extraction

• Message number: 005

• Message text: No structure could be determined from the selected access

What causes this issue?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PDEXT005 - No structure could be determined from the selected access ?

  The SAP error message PDEXT005: No structure could be determined from the selected access typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when there is an issue with the data source or the way the data is being accessed. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the structure of the data that is being requested, which can be due to several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Data Source Configuration: The data source may not be properly configured or may not exist in the system.
  Missing or Incorrect InfoObject: The InfoObjects that are part of the data model may be missing or incorrectly defined.
  Data Source Not Activated: The data source might not be activated in the system.
  Inconsistent Data Model: There may be inconsistencies in the data model, such as missing fields or incorrect mappings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data source.
  Transport Issues: If the data source was transported from another system, there may be issues with the transport that need to be resolved.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Source Configuration:
  
  Verify that the data source is correctly configured in the SAP BW system.
  Ensure that the data source is activated.
  
  
  
  Validate InfoObjects:
  
  Check if all required InfoObjects are defined and active in the system.
  Ensure that the InfoObjects are correctly mapped in the data source.
  
  
  
  Re-activate Data Source:
  
  If the data source is not activated, activate it again in the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  
  
  
  Check for Inconsistencies:
  
  Review the data model for any inconsistencies or missing fields.
  Use transaction codes like RSA1 to check the data source and InfoObjects.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data source.
  Check the roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the data source was transported, check the transport logs for any errors.
  Ensure that all dependent objects were also transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the error is occurring.
  Use transaction codes like RSA3 to test the data source and see if it returns data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench)
  RSA3 (Test Data Source)
  RSO2 (Maintain Data Source)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to BW data sources and InfoObjects for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the PDEXT005 error in your SAP system.