How To Fix RD244 - Use the functions from the extractor IMG

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RD - CO-PA Connection to SAP BW

• Message number: 244

• Message text: Use the functions from the extractor IMG

What causes this issue?

The function you have chosen is no longer supported in the Extractor
for Release 2.0A.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Use the functions from the Extractor IMG instead.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RD244 - Use the functions from the extractor IMG ?

  The SAP error message RD244, which states "Use the functions from the extractor IMG," typically occurs in the context of data extraction processes, particularly when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the data extraction process, specifically related to the InfoSource or DataSource.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error often arises when the necessary configuration for the extractor is not completed in the Implementation Guide (IMG). This could mean that the DataSource or InfoSource has not been properly set up or activated.
  Incorrect Settings: There may be incorrect settings in the extractor configuration that prevent it from functioning correctly.
  Transport Issues: If the extractor was transported from one system to another, it may not have been fully configured in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the extractor functions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration in IMG:
  
  Navigate to the SAP Implementation Guide (IMG) and ensure that the extractor is properly configured. You can do this by following the path: 
  
  SAP NetWeaver -> Business Intelligence -> Data Warehousing Workbench -> DataSources -> Maintain DataSources.
  
  
  Ensure that the DataSource is activated and that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Activate DataSource:
  
  If the DataSource is not activated, activate it. You can do this in the DataSource maintenance screen.
  
  
  
  Review Settings:
  
  Check the settings of the DataSource for any inconsistencies or errors. Ensure that the extraction method and other parameters are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the extractor was transported, verify that all related objects and configurations were transported correctly. You may need to reconfigure the extractor in the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the extraction has the necessary authorizations to access the extractor functions. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific DataSource or extractor you are working with for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific DataSource or extractor you are using.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) and RSO2 (DataSource Maintenance) for managing DataSources.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RD244 error and ensure that your data extraction processes function correctly.