How To Fix DMC_GENERAL054 - Formal parameter of semantic descriptor cannot be changed

DMC_GENERAL054 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMC_GENERAL - MWB: General Messages

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Formal parameter of semantic descriptor cannot be changed

What causes this issue?

Length of a formal parameter of the semantic descriptor cannot be
reduced as the descriptor is being used by several fields.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

Formal parameter of the semantic descriptor cannot be changed.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMC_GENERAL054 - Formal parameter of semantic descriptor cannot be changed ?

  The SAP error message DMC_GENERAL054 indicates that there is an issue with the semantic descriptor in the Data Migration Cockpit (DMC) where a formal parameter cannot be changed. This typically occurs when there is an attempt to modify a parameter that is not allowed to be changed due to the constraints of the data model or the configuration of the migration project.
  
  Cause:
  
  Immutable Parameters: The error often arises when trying to change a parameter that is defined as immutable in the semantic descriptor. This could be due to the way the data model is set up or the specific rules defined for the migration project.
  Incorrect Configuration: If the configuration of the migration project does not align with the expected parameters, it can lead to this error.
  Version Mismatch: Sometimes, using an incompatible version of the DMC or related components can lead to such issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Semantic Descriptor: Check the semantic descriptor configuration