How To Fix DMC_GENERAL080 - Change of connection type FILE to connection type XML is not permitted

DMC_GENERAL080 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMC_GENERAL - MWB: General Messages

• Message number: 080

• Message text: Change of connection type FILE to connection type XML is not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMC_GENERAL080 - Change of connection type FILE to connection type XML is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message DMC_GENERAL080 indicates that there is an attempt to change the connection type from FILE to XML in the Data Management Console (DMC) or a similar context, which is not allowed. This error typically arises in scenarios involving data integration or data migration processes where the connection type is critical for the data flow.
  
  Cause:
  
  Connection Type Restriction: The system does not allow changing the connection type from FILE to XML due to internal constraints or design limitations. Each connection type has specific configurations and settings that are not interchangeable.
  
  Configuration Issues: The current configuration may not support the change due to dependencies or existing data flows that rely on the original connection type.
  Data Model Constraints: The data model or the specific task you are trying to perform may have restrictions on the types of connections that can be used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Create a New Connection: Instead of changing the existing connection type,