How To Fix /SAPAPO/BWEX_MD002 - Update mode & is not supported by the extraction API

/SAPAPO/BWEX_MD002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/BWEX_MD -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Update mode & is not supported by the extraction API

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/BWEX_MD002 - Update mode & is not supported by the extraction API ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/BWEX_MD002 Update mode & is not supported by the extraction API typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the data extraction process to SAP BW (Business Warehouse). This error indicates that the update mode specified in the extraction process is not compatible with the extraction API being used.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Update Mode: The update mode specified in the extraction process (e.g., delta, full, etc.) is not supported by the extraction API for the specific data source or InfoProvider.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the data source or the extraction settings that lead to this error.
  Version Mismatch: The version of the APO system may not support the specified update mode for the extraction API being used.
  Data Source Settings: The data source may not be properly set up to handle the specified update mode.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Update Mode: Review