How To Fix DMC_GENERAL470 - &1 is mapped to &2; path for structure &2 must be #User Defined Path#

DMC_GENERAL470 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMC_GENERAL - MWB: General Messages

• Message number: 470

• Message text: &1 is mapped to &2; path for structure &2 must be #User Defined Path#

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMC_GENERAL470 - &1 is mapped to &2; path for structure &2 must be #User Defined Path# ?

  The SAP error message DMC_GENERAL470 typically indicates an issue related to the mapping of data structures in the Data Migration Cockpit (DMC) or during data migration processes. The message suggests that a specific path for a structure is expected to be a user-defined path, but it is not correctly configured.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Mapping: The error usually arises when the data structure being used is not properly mapped to the expected user-defined path. This can happen if the mapping configuration is incomplete or incorrect.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the data migration project, such as missing or incorrect definitions for the data structures.
  Data Source Issues: The source data may not align with the expected structure or format, leading to mapping errors.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Mapping Configuration:
  
  Go to the Data Migration Cockpit and review the mapping settings for the specific data structure mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that the mapping is correctly defined