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

XW107 - Overview

• 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