How To Fix CACSAPPK053 - Source application and target application must be different

CACSAPPK053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CACSAPPK - Messages for Application Cloner

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Source application and target application must be different

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CACSAPPK053 - Details

• The SAP error message CACSAPPK053, which states "Source application and target application must be different," typically occurs in the context of SAP Convergent Charging (SAP CC) or similar applications where data is being transferred or processed between different applications or modules.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when there is an attempt to perform an operation (like a transfer, mapping, or processing) where the source and target applications are incorrectly set to the same application. In SAP systems, certain operations require that the source and target applications be distinct to ensure proper data handling and processing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the source and target applications. Ensure that they are set to different applications as required by the process you are trying to execute.
  
  
  Review Transaction Data: If you are working with specific transaction data, verify that the source and target applications are correctly defined in