How To Fix WRF_BW_EXTRACTION001 - Information missing in &1, field &2 for document &3, item &4!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_BW_EXTRACTION - BW Extraction Retail: Enhancement Messages

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Information missing in &1, field &2 for document &3, item &4!

What causes this issue?

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The document information in document &V3&, item &V4& in the data source
&V1& is not complete for the explosion of structured materials. The
field &V2& does not contain a value.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

This system does not read this document item.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_BW_EXTRACTION001 - Information missing in &1, field &2 for document &3, item &4! ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_BW_EXTRACTION001: Information missing in &1, field &2 for document &3, item &4!
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs during data extraction for BW (Business Warehouse) reporting, typically when extracting data from SAP ERP to BW. The message indicates that a required field (&2) in a particular table or structure (&1) is missing or empty for a specific document (&3) and item (&4).
  In other words, the BW extraction process expects certain mandatory fields to be filled for the document/item being processed, but the data is incomplete or missing.
  Common causes include:
  
  Master data or transactional data is incomplete or inconsistent.
  Custom fields or enhancements are not properly populated.
  Data extraction logic or transformation rules expect fields that are not maintained.
  Data inconsistencies due to incomplete postings or errors in document creation.
  Missing or incorrect configuration in the extraction setup.
  
  
  Typical Scenario:
  
  During extraction of sales documents, purchase orders, or financial documents, BW extractor checks for mandatory fields.
  If a field that is mandatory for reporting is empty, the extractor raises this error.
  This prevents incomplete or incorrect data from being loaded into BW.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Identify the Missing Field and Table:
  
  From the message, note the table/structure (&1) and field (&2) that is missing.
  Also note the document number (&3) and item number (&4) to locate the exact record.
  
  
  
  Check the Document in SAP:
  
  Use transaction codes like VA03 (Sales Order), ME23N (Purchase Order), FB03 (Accounting Document), etc., depending on the document type.
  Verify if the field (&2) in the table (&1) is indeed empty or incorrect for the given document/item.
  
  
  
  Correct the Data:
  
  If the field is missing, update the document or master data to fill in the required information.
  This might require re-posting or correcting the document.
  Sometimes, a user exit or BAdI might be responsible for populating the field during document creation; check if these are working correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Extraction Logic:
  
  Review the BW extractor code or transformation rules to ensure that the field is correctly mapped and populated.
  If custom fields are involved, ensure that the extraction logic is enhanced properly.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Extraction:
  
  After correcting the data, re-execute the extraction to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes / Support:
  
  If the issue persists, check SAP Notes for known bugs or patches related to the extractor.
  Sometimes, OSS messages or SAP support can provide specific fixes.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Message Class: WRF_BW_EXTRACTION
  Common Modules: SD (Sales & Distribution), MM (Materials Management), FI (Financial Accounting), depending on the document type.
  Tools to Use:
  
  SE16 / SE16N to check table data.
  BW extraction monitor (RSA3, RSMO) to analyze extraction errors.
  Debugging extractor function modules if needed.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Mandatory field missing in source data during BW extraction.
  
  
  Effect
  Extraction fails or incomplete data in BW.
  
  
  Solution
  Identify missing field and document, correct data, verify extraction logic, re-run extraction.
  
  
  Tools
  SE16N, transaction for document display, BW extraction monitor (RSA3, RSMO).
  
  
  Notes
  Check for custom enhancements or SAP Notes if problem persists.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact values for &1, &2, &3, &4, I can help you with more specific guidance.