How To Fix RJ003 - Extractor &1 not available (table TFDIR)

RJ003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RJ - BW Extractor Handling Message Class

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Extractor &1 not available (table TFDIR)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RJ003 - Extractor &1 not available (table TFDIR) ?

  The SAP error message RJ003 indicates that a specific extractor (in this case, identified by &1) is not available in the system, as it is not found in the table TFDIR. The TFDIR table contains information about the data sources and extractors available in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Extractor Not Activated: The extractor may not be activated in the system. This can happen if the extractor is newly created or if it has been deactivated.
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The extractor might not be properly configured or might be missing from the system due to transport issues or incorrect setup.
  Version Issues: The extractor may not be available in the version of the SAP system you are using.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the extractor.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Extractor Activation:
  
  Go to transaction code RSA6 (for DataSource) or RSA5 (for DataSource activation) and check if the extractor is listed and activated.
  If it