How To Fix WRF_BW_EXTRACTION003 - Incorrect mehtod call; data source &1 is unknown

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Incorrect mehtod call; data source &1 is unknown

What causes this issue?

The system does not recognize the data source &V1&.
It is not possible to explode structured materials for this data source.

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_STOP

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

The problem is due to an implementation error in the BAdI RSU5_SAPI_BADI

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_BW_EXTRACTION003 - Incorrect mehtod call; data source &1 is unknown ?

  The SAP error message:
  WRF_BW_EXTRACTION003 Incorrect method call; data source &1 is unknown
  typically occurs during BW (Business Warehouse) data extraction or related processes when the system tries to call or reference a data source that is not recognized or does not exist in the system.
  
  Cause
  
  The data source specified in the extraction process does not exist or is not registered in the SAP BW system.
  The data source name (&1 in the message) might be misspelled or incorrectly referenced.
  The data source might have been deleted or not yet activated in the system.
  There could be a mismatch between the source system and BW system metadata.
  The extraction program or method is trying to call a data source that is not available in the current system landscape.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Data Source Existence:
  
  Go to transaction RSA6 (DataSources) in the BW system.
  Verify if the data source mentioned in the error message exists.
  If it does not exist, you need to create or replicate the data source from the source system.
  
  
  
  Replicate Data Source:
  
  If the data source exists in the source system but not in BW, replicate it using transaction RSA1 or RSA6.
  In RSA1, under the source system, right-click and choose "Replicate DataSource".
  
  
  
  Activate Data Source:
  
  If the data source exists but is inactive, activate it.
  In RSA6, select the data source and activate it.
  
  
  
  Check for Typographical Errors:
  
  Verify that the data source name used in the extraction program or method call is correct.
  
  
  
  Check Source System Connection:
  
  Ensure that the source system connection is properly configured and active.
  Use transaction SM59 to check RFC connections.
  
  
  
  Check Extraction Program or Method:
  
  If a custom extraction program or method is used, verify that it references the correct data source.
  Debug or review the code to ensure the data source name is correctly passed.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the data source was recently transported, ensure the transport was successful and the data source is available in the target system.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA6 - DataSources maintenance
  RSA1 - BW Modeling and DataSource replication
  SM59 - RFC Destination maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to data source replication and activation issues.
  For example, SAP Note 0000000 (replace with actual note number if known) might provide guidance on data source unknown errors.
  
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  When setting up new data extraction from ECC to BW, this error can occur if the data source is not replicated or activated.
  After system refresh or client copy, data sources might need to be reactivated or replicated.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Data source referenced is unknown/not found in BW system.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify existence, replicate, activate data source; check spelling and system connections.
  
  
  Related
  Transactions RSA6, RSA1, SM59; SAP Notes on data source replication and activation.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact data source name (&1) or the context in which the error occurs, I can help you with more specific steps.