How To Fix SBDS220 - Knowledge Provider: Error in application exit

SBDS220 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SBDS - Message Class: Business Document Service

• Message number: 220

• Message text: Knowledge Provider: Error in application exit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SBDS220 - Knowledge Provider: Error in application exit ?

  The SAP error message SBDS220, which indicates "Knowledge Provider: Error in application exit," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects when there is an issue with the data extraction or processing in the application exit.
  Causes:
  
  
  Application Exit Issues: The error often arises when there is a problem with the application exit that is supposed to be called during the data extraction process. This could be due to:
  
  Incorrect configuration of the application exit.
  Missing or incorrect coding in the exit function module.
  Issues with the data being processed, such as data format or integrity problems.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the process may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data or execute the application exit.
  
  
  System Configuration: Misconfiguration in the BW system or the source system can lead to this error. This includes settings related to data sources, extraction methods, or transformation rules.
  
  
  Data Quality Issues: If the data