Generic Text extraction(Manual)

hi ,
i have a problem with generic extraction
manually i want to load the textdatasource to bw
Initially i loaded the master data(generic)
SE11-->database table name(zmaster_table)
RS02-->masterdata datasource(master_ds)
custno(pkey),cust name
C101        ,xxxxxxx
C102        ,xxxxxxx
for the same customer no(above) i want to load the text
data like below
custno(pkey),language ,cust name,short desc
C101        ,en        ,xxxxxxx ,cust101
C102        ,en        ,xxxxxxx ,cust101
in se11 for text.
structure
custid char 4
langu   lang 1
txtsh   char 20
rso2
text datasorce:text_ds
rsa6--->replicated the datasource
in bw,created info objects
here i took cust id as pkey and lang(char) as there is no
lang datatype and txtsh as short description as attributes
but when i'm scheduling it stating that
Error:No data in the source system for seelectiom
pl correct my problem.
i'm trying for this from long time
pl, reply me as soon as possible

Hi,
Check the bloew things,
1) Check if you had data in R/3 Base tables. If you have there then check for data population in RSA3.
If you have here then check PSA and then the mappings.
Regards, Siva

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Hello Experts,
Please help !!!
I have problem for delta extraction by Function module. For the full load, I wrote function module based on RSAX_BIW_GET_DATA_SIMPLE. It works fine.
But I would like to have the delta load enabled. Therefore, I modified the datasource, add a delta specific field u2018ztimestampu2019, which type is calendar day.
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*"     VALUE(I_REMOTE_CALL) TYPE SBIWA_FLAG DEFAULT SBIWA_C_FLAG_OFF
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*"      E_T_DATA STRUCTURE ZTRN_REC_TIME OPTIONAL
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*"      ERROR_PASSED_TO_MESS_HANDLER
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DATA: l_s_select TYPE sbiwa_s_select.
Maximum number of lines for DB table
STATICS: l_maxsize TYPE sbiwa_s_interface-maxsize,
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The input parameter I_DATAPAKID is not supported yet !
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                'R3'                   "message class
                '008'                  "message number
                ' '                    "message variable 1
                ' '.                   "message variable 2
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                  'R3'                 "message class
                  '009'                "message number
                  i_isource            "message variable 1
                  ' '.                 "message variable 2
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                  'R3'                 "message class
                  '011'                "message number
                  i_updmode            "message variable 1
                  ' '.                 "message variable 2
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    g_s_interface-isource   = i_isource.
    g_s_interface-maxsize   = i_maxsize.
    g_s_interface-initflag = i_initflag.
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and database table fields this may be far from beeing trivial)
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ELSE.                 "Initialization mode or data extraction ?
Data transfer: First Call      OPEN CURSOR + FETCH
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        WHERE FIELDNM = 'ZTIMESTAMP'.
ENDLOOP.
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I found some similar issue in this forum by link
Generic Extractor Delta Function Module code, but still I could not get clear answer.
Can you please help me:
1)     why there is no value for i_source , how to fix it?
2)     For the delta logic for ztimestemp, is it correct?
3)     Need I modify the entries in ROOSOURCE ?
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Hello Andre,
        Thanks a lot for your help. I did some change , but still does not work. Could you please help check.
Now the source code are the following, It's based on the RSAX_BIW_GET_DATA_SIMPLE, as you confirm that this also supply the update mode (full, initial delta, delta).
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*"     VALUE(I_DSOURCE) TYPE SRSC_S_IF_SIMPLE-DSOURCE OPTIONAL
*"     VALUE(I_MAXSIZE) TYPE SRSC_S_IF_SIMPLE-MAXSIZE OPTIONAL
*"     VALUE(I_INITFLAG) TYPE SRSC_S_IF_SIMPLE-INITFLAG OPTIONAL
*"     VALUE(I_READ_ONLY) TYPE SRSC_S_IF_SIMPLE-READONLY OPTIONAL
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counter
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cursor
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First data package -> OPEN CURSOR
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      LOOP AT S_S_IF-T_SELECT INTO L_S_SELECT WHERE FIELDNM = 'ZTIMESTAMP'.
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Determine number of database records to be read per FETCH statement
from input parameter I_MAXSIZE. If there is a one to one relation
between DataSource table lines and database entries, this is trivial.
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be determined.
     IF L_S_SELECT-LOW = '' AND L_S_SELECT-HIGH = ''.
        OPEN CURSOR WITH HOLD S_CURSOR FOR
        SELECT (S_S_IF-T_FIELDS)
        FROM ZTRN_REC_TIME.
        ELSE.
        OPEN CURSOR WITH HOLD G_CURSOR FOR
        SELECT (S_S_IF-T_FIELDS)
        FROM ZTRN_REC_TIME
        WHERE ZTIMESTAMP >= L_S_SELECT-LOW
        AND ZTIMESTAMP <= L_S_SELECT-HIGH.
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Fetch records into interface table.
named E_T_'Name of extract structure'.
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               OF TABLE E_T_DATA
               PACKAGE SIZE S_S_IF-MAXSIZE.
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      CLOSE CURSOR S_CURSOR.
      RAISE NO_MORE_DATA.
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ENDIF.              "Initialization mode or data extraction ?
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I think it already includes the important statements you suggested.
I test this FM in RSA3, for the Full load mode, it works fine. Also if I checked the debug mode in execution , it will stop in the code and let me debug.
But when I choose other mode, like 'initializion of the delta transfer' or simulation of initial delta, I always get error 'error occurs during the extraction' .. even I choose debug mode, but it could not enter the code for debug..
Till now I did not see any parameter or value for the upload mode..
Another questions is that, in RSO2, I define Ztimestamp as my delta field.. But , can I add other field as selection condition in the datasource definition, and has its range table in this function module ?
Should I change the entries in ROOSOURCE for this datasource ??
Please let me know your feedback, do you have some concret example for generic delta extraction ?
Thanks a lot !

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I have a doubt here,
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Thanks
Surya.

Hi Surya,
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Generic Delta Extraction via Function Module

Hello,
i need a help for a generic delta extraction based on a Function Module. As an example i take the function module RSVD_BW_GET_DELTA_DATA.
My generic delta extractor based on the field AEDAT - Change Date and i will extract purchase service orders and entry sheets.
In the sample function module the select for the extraction worked with the table ROBWQTSTAT, but this table ist empty after the initialization.
OPEN CURSOR WITH HOLD G_CURSOR FOR
      SELECT * FROM ROVERCUBE1
               WHERE COUNTRY IN L_R_COUNTRY AND
                     REGION IN L_R_REGION AND
                     KUNNR   IN L_R_KUNNR AND
                     TYPE    IN L_R_TYPE AND
                     GJAHR   IN L_R_GJAHR AND
Here the timerange calculated in form GET_TIME_INTERVAL is evaluated.
                     TSTMP   IN S_R_TSTMP AND
                     OBJVERS = 'A'.
I found the table ROOSGENDLM. In this table i found the field DELTAID with the last date of the extraction and the field REPEATID with the date for the repead-Update.
My Questions:
Is this the right way to build an generic delta extraction with an function module or must i install a coding in my function module for an update of the table ROBWQTSTAT?
Which settings are needed in the table ROOSOURCE for a generic delta extraction via function module?
Best regards
Uwe

Hi Uwe,
please have a look at https://weblogs.sdn.sap.com/pub/wlg/2415. [original link is broken] [original link is broken] [original link is broken] It might help
kind regards
Siggi
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Hi all,
what are the disadvantages of generic delta extraction.
how function module generic extraction works.
Thanks,
Madhu.

hi madhu,
Pls refer ths,To learn more about Generic Extraction pls read BW350 book.
Gereric Extraction can be done in 3 ways.
If you go to transaction RSO2 in R/3 side, provide tech name for data source and click create.
you will get the 3 options.
1)From a DB Table
2)From a DB View
3)From Functional module/ Infoset Query
in first option you can directly give a standard or custom build talbe name. in second option you can select the necessary fields from more than one talbe(eiter standard or custom). In third option you will create a function module or Query to extract data. When creating function modules you can use standard function modules as a template e.g. RSAX_BIW_GET_DATA_SIMPLE.
see weblog : /people/siegfried.szameitat/blog/2005/09/29/generic-extraction-via-function-module
If you want to enable delta for generic extractor you choose the option delta and provide necessary settings.
Generic extraction is when your extraction is not satisfied by either BC or LIS/LO. It can be using a view / query/table/FM
Here the changed records can be isentified by :
1. Based on the date of creation or last change ( Delta based on 0Calday)
2. Based on the record number ( Numeric Pointer )
3. Based on time of change ( Timestamp)
real time examples would be
1. Master Record creation like customer ID creation
2. Timesheets in SAP PS
3. Invoive details / Sales Order Details.
Pls check this web logs for clear Idea.
/people/siegfried.szameitat/blog/2005/09/29/generic-extraction-via-function-module
https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/servlet/prt/portal/prtroot/docs/library/uuid/84bf4d68-0601-0010-13b5-b062adbb3e33
Have a look at these threads too.
Tables
Transfer Structure
The steps for creating extractor using Function Module.
1. Create new Function group (if you have already not done so) in Se80
2. Copy Function module "RSAX_BIW_GET_DATA_SIMPLE" with suitable name.
3. Change the code that populate data.
Following table may give you the guideline for parameters.
Parameter Description
I_REQUNR (import) BW provides this request identifier. It is a system-generated identifier in the form REQU_XXXXXX. BW uses this same identifier in all function module calls that relate to a single load.
I_DSOURCE (import) The name of the generic extractor
I_MAXSIZE (import) The maximum number of records that BW expects to be in each data packet
I_INITFLAG (import) A Boolean flag that indicates if this is the initialization (first) call to the function module
I_READ_ONLY (import) A test flag not needed in most extraction scenarios
I_T_SELECT (table) This table holds any selections from the BW InfoPackage. The function module should examine these selections and only return data that matches the selections.
I_T_FIELD (table) This table holds the fields that BW requests
E_T_DATA (table) The function module fills this table with data records. These records then return to BW as data packets. This table has the same structure as the extract structure defined in the generic DataSource.
NO_MORE_DATA (exception) The function module raises this exception when no more data is available
ERROR_PASSED_TO_MESS_HANDLER (exception) The function module raises this exception if an error occurred during the extraction. It alerts BW to check for error logs.
Change following code to put the selection fields
Select ranges
RANGES: L_R_CARRID FOR SFLIGHT-CARRID,
L_R_CONNID FOR SFLIGHT-CONNID.
Change following to populate data
OPEN CURSOR WITH HOLD S_CURSOR FOR
SELECT (S_S_IF-T_FIELDS) FROM SFLIGHT
WHERE CARRID IN L_R_CARRID AND
CONNID IN L_R_CONNID.
ENDIF. "First data package ?
Fetch records into interface table.
named E_T_'Name of extract structure'.
FETCH NEXT CURSOR S_CURSOR
APPENDING CORRESPONDING FIELDS
OF TABLE E_T_DATA
PACKAGE SIZE S_S_IF-MAXSIZE.
Some more links:
Re: functionmodule
Re: FM for G. extractor
with hopes
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