How To Fix SAPI_EXTRACTOR_MSG401 - Object (type '&2') in DDLS '&1' is not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAPI_EXTRACTOR_MSG - Messages for API extractors

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Object (type '&2') in DDLS '&1' is not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAPI_EXTRACTOR_MSG401 - Object (type '&2') in DDLS '&1' is not supported ?

  The SAP error message SAPI_EXTRACTOR_MSG401 indicates that there is an issue with a Data Dictionary Language Statement (DDLS) where an object of a certain type is not supported. This error typically arises when working with SAP Data Warehousing or when trying to extract data using SAP's extraction tools.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Unsupported Object Type: The object type specified in the error message (denoted as &2) is not supported for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the data extraction settings or the data source.
  Version Compatibility: The version of the SAP system you are using may not support the specific object type or feature you are trying to use.
  Missing Authorizations: The user executing the operation may not have the necessary authorizations to access or manipulate the specified object type.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object Type: Verify