How To Fix CM_PIQ_API118 - Source alias not allowed for source type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_PIQ_API - Messages for PriceInquiry API

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Source alias not allowed for source type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_PIQ_API118 - Source alias not allowed for source type &1 ?

  The SAP error message CM_PIQ_API118: Source alias not allowed for source type &1 typically occurs in the context of data integration or data processing within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with data sources in the context of SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO).
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that there is an issue with the source alias being used in your configuration. Specifically, it suggests that the source alias you are trying to use is not permitted for the specified source type (denoted by &1). This could happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The source alias may not be correctly configured in the system or may not match the expected format for the specified source type.
  Unsupported Source Type: The source type you are using may not support the alias you are trying to apply.
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues with the version of SAP you are using, where