How To Fix AXT_GEN123 - Data source field &1 generation failed

AXT_GEN123 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AXT_GEN - Generation framework

• Message number: 123

• Message text: Data source field &1 generation failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AXT_GEN123 - Data source field &1 generation failed ?

  The SAP error message AXT_GEN123, which states "Data source field &1 generation failed," typically occurs during the generation of a data source in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or when working with SAP Data Services. This error indicates that there was a problem with the generation of a specific field in the data source.
  Causes:
  
  Field Definition Issues: The field may not be defined correctly in the underlying data source or may have incompatible data types.
  Missing Metadata: Required metadata for the field may be missing or incorrectly configured.
  Data Source Configuration: The data source itself may not be properly configured, leading to issues during generation.
  Transport Issues: If the data source was transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing objects.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to access the underlying data or metadata can also lead to this error.
  Technical Errors: There may be technical issues in the system, such as database connectivity problems