How To Fix WS561 - You reconstruct the extraction structures in SAP BW (see long text)


WS561 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

  • Message number: 561

  • Message text: You reconstruct the extraction structures in SAP BW (see long text)

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  • What causes this issue?

    You are reconstructing extraction structures for SAP Business
    Information Warehouse.

    System Response

    Confirm the security dialog that appears.

    How to fix this error?

    The extraction structures function without versions. It is therefore
    important that you only reconstruct the extraction structures if the
    InfoCubes in SAP BW do not contain any data. If the InfoCubes do
    contain data, it will be posted more than once and the key figures will
    become too large.
    Check the contents of your InfoCubes.

    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


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


WS561 - Details

  • Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WS561 related to reconstructing extraction structures in SAP BW:
    
    SAP Error Message WS561
    Message Text:
    You reconstruct the extraction structures in SAP BW (see long text).
    
    Cause
    This error message typically occurs when there is a mismatch or inconsistency between the extraction structures defined in the source system (e.g., SAP ERP) and those in the SAP BW system. It often arises during data extraction or when activating data sources in BW.
    Common causes include:
    
    The extraction structures in the source system have been changed or updated (e.g., fields added, removed, or data types changed).
    The extraction structures in BW are outdated or not synchronized with the source system.
    Transport or system copy issues where extraction structures were not properly transported or activated.
    Incomplete or failed activation of the data source or extraction structures in BW.
    
    
    Explanation (Long Text)
    The long text of message WS561 usually advises that the extraction structures in SAP

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