How To Fix APB_LAUNCHPAD404 - Flag 'override source' is set in line &1, but no value provided

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APB_LAUNCHPAD - Launchpad

• Message number: 404

• Message text: Flag 'override source' is set in line &1, but no value provided

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APB_LAUNCHPAD404 - Flag 'override source' is set in line &1, but no value provided ?

  The SAP error message APB_LAUNCHPAD404 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a launchpad or a related application where the flag 'override source' is set for a specific line item, but no value has been provided for that override. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) or SAP BusinessObjects when dealing with data sources and their configurations.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issue: The error usually arises when a data source is configured to override a specific value, but the required value is missing. This can happen if:
  
  The configuration was not completed properly.
  The necessary parameters were not provided during the setup.
  There is a mismatch between the expected input and what has been configured.
  
  
  
  Data Source Settings: If the data source settings in the launchpad or application are not aligned with the expected input parameters, this error can occur.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the APB_LAUNCHPAD404 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
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