How To Fix 881080 - Use data source 'external file' only with parallel output mode

881080 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 881 - Recycling Administration

• Message number: 080

• Message text: Use data source 'external file' only with parallel output mode

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 881080 - Use data source 'external file' only with parallel output mode ?

  The SAP error message 881080, which states "Use data source 'external file' only with parallel output mode," typically occurs when you are trying to use an external file as a data source in a context that does not support it. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP's data extraction or reporting processes, particularly when dealing with data sources in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence).
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the external file data source is being used in a mode that does not allow for its use. In SAP, external file data sources are designed to work only in parallel output mode. If you attempt to use an external file in a different mode (like serial processing), the system will throw this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that you are using the external file data source in the correct