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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 is not activated, activate it.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the extractor in the relevant application area. Ensure that it is correctly set up and that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the extractor was recently transported from another system, ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Check Version Compatibility:
  
  Ensure that the extractor is compatible with your version of SAP. If it is a new extractor, you may need to upgrade your system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the extractor. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Table TFDIR: This table contains metadata about the extractors and data sources in SAP. You can view its contents using transaction SE11 or SE16.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA6: DataSource overview and activation.
  RSA5: DataSource activation.
  SE11: Data Dictionary to view table structures.
  SU01: User maintenance to check user authorizations.
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical team for further assistance, as they may need to investigate deeper into the system configuration or logs.