How To Fix RJ034 - No extractor exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RJ - BW Extractor Handling Message Class

• Message number: 034

• Message text: No extractor exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RJ034 - No extractor exists ?

  The SAP error message RJ034 "No extractor exists" typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Data Services when trying to extract data from a source system, and it indicates that the system cannot find a data extractor for the specified data source.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Extractor: The most common cause is that the data extractor (e.g., a function module or a data source) has not been created or activated in the source system.
  Incorrect Data Source: The data source you are trying to use may not be correctly defined or may not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the extractor.
  Technical Issues: There may be technical issues with the connection between the source system and the BW system.
  Transport Issues: If the extractor was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated in the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Extractor Existence:
  
  Go to the source system and check if the extractor exists. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA6 for data sources).
  Ensure that the extractor is active.
  
  
  
  Activate the Extractor:
  
  If the extractor is not active, activate it using transaction RSA5 or RSA6 in the source system.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Source Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the data source is correctly configured in the BW system. Check the settings in transaction RSA1 (Data Sources) in the BW system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the extractor. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in both the source and BW systems.
  
  
  
  Check Connection Settings:
  
  Verify the connection settings between the source system and the BW system. Ensure that the RFC connection is correctly configured and operational.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the extractor was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors. Ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific extractor you are using for any additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA6: Display Data Sources
  RSA5: Maintain Data Sources
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific extractor or data source you are working with.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RJ034 error message in SAP.