How To Fix DBOSC552 - Error while defining data source; invalid operation (&1) for state (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBOSC -

• Message number: 552

• Message text: Error while defining data source; invalid operation (&1) for state (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBOSC552 - Error while defining data source; invalid operation (&1) for state (&2) ?

  The SAP error message DBOSC552 indicates that there is an issue with defining a data source due to an invalid operation being attempted in a specific state. This error typically arises in the context of data extraction or data source configuration in SAP systems, particularly when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Invalid State: The operation you are trying to perform is not allowed in the current state of the data source. For example, you might be trying to activate or modify a data source that is in a state that does not permit such actions (e.g., it might be locked or in a state of inconsistency).
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the data source itself, such as missing or incorrect settings.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the data source was transported from another system, there might be inconsistencies