How To Fix R8486 - ALE delta only possible for text/attribute DataSources in view extraction

R8486 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 486

• Message text: ALE delta only possible for text/attribute DataSources in view extraction

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R8486 - ALE delta only possible for text/attribute DataSources in view extraction ?

  The SAP error message R8486, which states "ALE delta only possible for text/attribute DataSources in view extraction," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Application Link Enabling (ALE) and data extraction processes, particularly when working with DataSources in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP S/4HANA.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to perform a delta extraction using a DataSource that is not configured to support delta processing. In SAP BW, delta extraction is primarily applicable to certain types of DataSources, specifically:
  
  Text DataSources: These are used for extracting text data related to master data.
  Attribute DataSources: These are used for extracting attributes of master data.
  
  If you are trying to perform a delta extraction on a DataSource that is not classified as a text or attribute DataSource, you will encounter this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check DataSource Type: Verify the type of DataSource you are using. Ensure that it is either