How To Fix R8189 - Cancelation field &1 does not exist in the extract structure of DS &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R8 - Messages from the meta data generation

• Message number: 189

• Message text: Cancelation field &1 does not exist in the extract structure of DS &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R8189 - Cancelation field &1 does not exist in the extract structure of DS &2 ?

  The SAP error message R8189, which states "Cancellation field &1 does not exist in the extract structure of DS &2," typically occurs in the context of DataSources in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP ERP systems when there is an issue with the data extraction process. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a cancellation field that is not defined in the specified DataSource's extract structure.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Field in DataSource: The cancellation field specified in the error message does not exist in the DataSource's structure. This can happen if the DataSource was not properly configured or if the field was removed or renamed in the source system.
  Inconsistent DataSource Version: If the DataSource has been modified in the source system but the changes have not been reflected in the BW system, it can lead to this error.
  Incorrect Configuration: The DataSource might be incorrectly configured in the BW system, leading to a mismatch between the expected fields and the actual fields available.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check DataSource Configuration:
  
  Go to the DataSource in the SAP BW system (transaction code RSA1).
  Verify the structure of the DataSource and ensure that the cancellation field (&1) is defined.
  If the field is missing, you may need to add it to the DataSource in the source system and then replicate the DataSource in BW.
  
  
  
  Replicate DataSource:
  
  If changes were made to the DataSource in the source system, replicate the DataSource in the BW system using transaction RSA1 -> "Modeling" -> "DataSources" -> Right-click on the DataSource -> "Replicate DataSource".
  
  
  
  Check for Updates:
  
  Ensure that the DataSource is up to date with the latest changes from the source system. This may involve checking for any transport requests that need to be imported.
  
  
  
  Adjust Extraction Logic:
  
  If the cancellation field is not needed, you may need to adjust the extraction logic or the transformation rules to avoid referencing the non-existent field.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation for the specific DataSource to understand its structure and the fields it should contain.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSC1: Create DataSource
  RSC2: Change DataSource
  RSC3: Display DataSource
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific DataSource or error message.
  DataSource Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on the specific DataSource you are working with.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R8189 error and ensure that your DataSource is correctly configured for data extraction.