How To Fix XW107 - Please configure the data sources for data extracts

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XW - DART - Data Retention Tool

• Message number: 107

• Message text: Please configure the data sources for data extracts

What causes this issue?

The data extract sources have not been configured yet.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Before the extract utility can be run, the allowed data sources need to
be configured. This step is part of the data extract configuration.
<DS:TRAN.FTWP>Configure data extracts</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XW107 - Please configure the data sources for data extracts ?

  The SAP error message XW107 ("Please configure the data sources for data extracts") typically occurs in the context of SAP systems when there is an issue with the configuration of data sources for data extraction processes, particularly in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP S/4HANA environments.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The data sources required for data extraction have not been configured properly in the system.
  Data Source Not Active: The data source may not be activated or may be inactive in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or configure the data sources.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the version of the data source and the version of the data extraction process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Source Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1 for BW) and check the configuration of the data sources.
  Ensure that the data sources are properly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Activate Data Sources:
  
  If the data source is inactive, activate it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., RSA1 for BW).
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and configure data sources. This may involve checking roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues that may have occurred during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific data source you are working with for any additional configuration steps or requirements.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check system logs (transaction SM21) for any related error messages that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSO2 (Data Source Maintenance), and others that may be useful for managing data sources.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions shared by other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, especially if it involves complex configurations or system-specific issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the XW107 error message in your SAP environment.