How To Fix 50074 - Expansion of source element &3.&4 not possible (target elem. comp. &1.&2)

50074 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 50 - Messages in Package EEOB

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Expansion of source element &3.&4 not possible (target elem. comp. &1.&2)

What causes this issue?

An error has occurred that has prevented further processing. This is
most likely due to a Customizing error.
The following information should enable a specialist to locate the
problem so that it can be resolved more quickly.
The source of the obligatory target element component <ZH>&V1&.&V2&</>
could not be resolved during container transformation.
This concerns the source element/literal:
<ZH>&V3&</>
Expansion rule:
<ZH>&V4&</>

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?

Contact your system administrator specifying the error situation
concerned.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 50074 - Expansion of source element &3.&4 not possible (target elem. comp. &1.&2) ?

  The SAP error message 50074, which states "Expansion of source element &3.&4 not possible (target elem. comp. &1.&2)," typically occurs in the context of data modeling or data extraction processes, particularly when working with InfoObjects, DataSources, or similar components in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA.
  
  Cause:
  This error generally indicates that there is an issue with the mapping or compatibility between the source and target elements in a data model or transformation. The specific causes can include:
  
  Incompatible Data Types: The source element and target element may have incompatible data types or structures, making it impossible to expand or map one to the other.
  Missing Elements: The source element may not exist or may not be properly defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the data flow or transformation rules that leads to this error.
  Hierarchy Issues: If the source element is part of a hierarchy, and the target