How To Fix 50546 - Data source definition is invalid and is deleted

50546 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 50 - Messages in Package EEOB

• Message number: 546

• Message text: Data source definition is invalid and is deleted

What causes this issue?

When creating the screen, it was determined that the data source is
invalid in the following lines of the data flow:
Target element:,,&V1&
Priority:,,&V2&
Component:,,&V3&
Possible causes:
Constant is too long (> 100 characters)
Constant of the wrong type
Unknown source element
Unknown system field
...

System Response

The data source is deleted.

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid data source for this line.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

50546 - Details

• The SAP error message 50546, which states "Data source definition is invalid and is deleted," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when there is an issue with a data source that has been defined in the system. This error indicates that the data source is no longer valid, and as a result, it has been deleted from the system.
  Causes:
  
  Changes in Source System: The underlying source system (like an SAP ERP system) may have undergone changes, such as the deletion of a table or a change in the structure of the data that the data source was based on.
  Transport Issues: If the data source was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process that rendered the data source invalid.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the data source definition can lead to it