How To Fix R8475 - DS &1: The extraction domain &2 is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 475

• Message text: DS &1: The extraction domain &2 is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R8475 - DS &1: The extraction domain &2 is not active ?

  The SAP error message R8475 indicates that the extraction domain specified in the message is not active. This typically occurs in the context of data extraction processes, such as those involving SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Data Services.
  Cause:
  The error message "R8475 DS &1: The extraction domain &2 is not active" can be caused by several factors:
  
  
  Inactive Extraction Domain: The extraction domain specified in the error message is not activated in the system. This could happen if the domain was recently created or modified and has not been activated yet.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the data source or the extraction process that prevent the domain from being recognized as active.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the extraction domain was transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the extraction may not have the necessary authorizations to access the extraction domain.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Activate the Extraction Domain:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1 for Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Navigate to the extraction domain in question.
  Check if the domain is active. If not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the data source and ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  Ensure that the extraction domain is properly linked to the data source.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the extraction domain was transported, ensure that it has been activated in the target system.
  Check the transport logs for any errors related to the activation of the extraction domain.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the extraction domain.
  Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific extraction domain for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSO2 (DataSource Maintenance), RSO3 (DataSource Activation).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the extraction domain.
  Logs and Traces: Review system logs and traces for additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.