How To Fix DS010 - Choice of generic names and INCLUDEs not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DS - Messages for Editing Text Elements in ABAP Programs

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Choice of generic names and INCLUDEs not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DS010 - Choice of generic names and INCLUDEs not possible ?

  The SAP error message DS010, which states "Choice of generic names and INCLUDEs not possible," typically occurs in the context of data selection or data extraction processes, particularly when working with DataSources in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or when dealing with InfoObjects.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Conflicting Naming Conventions: The system is unable to determine which object to select because there are multiple objects with similar or generic names. This can happen if you have defined multiple InfoObjects or DataSources that share similar naming patterns.
  
  
  Inclusion of Generic Names: The error can also occur if you are trying to include generic names (wildcards) in your selection criteria, which the system cannot resolve to a specific object.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as inconsistencies in the metadata or configuration settings that prevent the system from processing the request correctly.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DS010 error, you