How To Fix DS157 - Internal error reading/writing SMODISRC for &1

DS157 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Internal error reading/writing SMODISRC for &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DS157 - Internal error reading/writing SMODISRC for &1 ?

  The SAP error message DS157, which states "Internal error reading/writing SMODISRC for &1," typically indicates an issue related to the data source or the data extraction process in SAP BW (Business Warehouse). This error can occur during data extraction, transformation, or loading (ETL) processes, particularly when dealing with DataSources or InfoSources.
  Causes:
  
  DataSource 
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the DataSource settings, such as incorrect field mappings or missing fields.
  DataSource Activation: The DataSource may not be activated properly in the SAP system.
  Transport Issues: If the DataSource was transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies or missing objects.
  Database Issues: There could be underlying database issues, such as corruption or connectivity problems.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the data extraction may not have the necessary authorizations to access the DataSource.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check DataSource Configuration:
  
  Go to the DataSource in the SAP BW system and verify that all settings are correct.
  Ensure that all fields