How To Fix PDEXT020 - Object type &1 is not defined for extraction

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PDEXT - Message Class for iPPE Extraction

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Object type &1 is not defined for extraction

What causes this issue?

INCLUDE NA_PDEXT1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PDEXT020 - Object type &1 is not defined for extraction ?

  The SAP error message PDEXT020 indicates that there is an issue with the extraction process, specifically that the object type specified (denoted as &1 in the error message) is not defined for extraction. This typically occurs in the context of SAP DataSources, where the system is unable to find the necessary configuration or definition for the specified object type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing DataSource Definition: The object type you are trying to extract data from may not have a corresponding DataSource defined in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Object Type: The object type specified in the extraction process may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Transport Issues: If the DataSource was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated properly in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified object type for extraction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check DataSource Configuration:
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction code RSA1) and check if the DataSource for the specified object type exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create a new DataSource for that object type.
  
  
  
  Verify Object Type:
  
  Ensure that the object type you are trying to extract is correctly specified. Check for any typos or incorrect naming conventions.
  
  
  
  Activate DataSource:
  
  If the DataSource exists but is not activated, activate it in the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Logs:
  
  If the DataSource was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues during the transport process.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the extraction has the necessary authorizations to access the object type. You may need to consult with your security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific object type and DataSource for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSO2: Maintain DataSource
  RSO1: Create DataSource
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  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 root cause of the PDEXT020 error and implement the necessary solution to resolve it.