How To Fix PK1003 - Extract structure not found or BW not connected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK1 - Proudction - Kanban - BI Analytics

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Extract structure not found or BW not connected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK1003 - Extract structure not found or BW not connected ?

  The SAP error message PK1003, which states "Extract structure not found or BW not connected," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the data extraction process. This error can arise due to several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Extract Structure: The extract structure that is supposed to be used for data extraction does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the data source or the InfoSource may not be set up correctly.
  BW Connection Issues: There may be connectivity issues between the SAP ERP system and the SAP BW system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the extract structure or the BW system.
  Transport Issues: If the extract structure was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated properly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Extract Structure:
  
  Verify that the extract structure exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA2 for data sources) and checking if the extract structure is defined.
  If it is missing, you may need to create it or transport it from another system.
  
  
  
  Review Data Source Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the data source is correctly configured. Check the settings in transaction RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) and ensure that the data source is active and properly linked to the InfoSource.
  
  
  
  Check BW Connection:
  
  Verify the connection settings between the SAP ERP and SAP BW systems. You can check the RFC connections in transaction SM59 to ensure they are correctly configured and active.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the extract structure and perform data extraction. You may need to consult with your security team to verify the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Transport and Activation:
  
  If the extract structure was recently transported, ensure that it has been activated in the target system. You can do this in transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE14 (Database Utility).
  
  
  
  Check for Notes and Patches:
  
  Sometimes, SAP releases notes or patches that address specific issues. Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSA2: Data Source Maintenance
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE14: Database Utility
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to PK1003 or data extraction issues in BW.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on data extraction and BW configuration for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the PK1003 error message in your SAP environment.