How To Fix RJ026 - Field &1 in the provider structure is missing from extract structure &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RJ - BW Extractor Handling Message Class

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Field &1 in the provider structure is missing from extract structure &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RJ026 - Field &1 in the provider structure is missing from extract structure &2 ?

  The SAP error message RJ026 indicates that a field in the provider structure is missing from the extract structure during the data extraction process. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when data is being extracted from a source system.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Field Mismatch: The field specified in the provider structure (e.g., InfoObject or DataSource) is not present in the extract structure. This can happen if the DataSource has been modified or if the InfoObject has been changed.
  DataSource Changes: If the DataSource was changed (e.g., fields were added or removed) after the extraction structure was created, it may lead to this error.
  Inconsistent Metadata: There may be inconsistencies in the metadata between the source system and the BW system.
  Transport Issues: If the DataSource or InfoObject was transported from one system to another, it may not have been properly activated or may be missing fields.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RJ026 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the DataSource:
  
  Go to the DataSource in the source system and verify that the field mentioned in the error message is indeed part of the DataSource.
  If the field is missing, you may need to add it back to the DataSource.
  
  
  
  Update the Extract Structure:
  
  In the BW system, go to the DataSource and check the extract structure.
  If the field is missing from the extract structure, you may need to regenerate the extract structure. This can be done by:
  
  Going to the DataSource in the BW system.
  Selecting the option to "Replicate DataSource" or "Update DataSource".
  This will update the extract structure to match the current DataSource definition.
  
  
  
  
  
  Activate the DataSource:
  
  After making changes, ensure that the DataSource is activated in both the source and BW systems.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the DataSource was transported, ensure that all related objects were transported correctly and that there are no missing components.
  
  
  
  Test the Extraction:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the extraction process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage DataSources and InfoObjects.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the RJ026 error. SAP frequently updates their knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on DataSource and InfoObject management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RJ026 error in your SAP BW or BI environment.