How To Fix DS199 - You cannot specify a type if you want all connections

DS199 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 199

• Message text: You cannot specify a type if you want all connections

What causes this issue?

You chose "All R/2 connections". Since this determines the connection
type, it cannot be specified additionally.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DS199 - You cannot specify a type if you want all connections ?

  The SAP error message DS199, which states "You cannot specify a type if you want all connections," typically occurs in the context of data services or when working with data integration tasks in SAP. This error indicates that there is a conflict in the parameters you are trying to set for a data connection or data flow.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to specify a particular type of connection (e.g., a specific database or file type) while simultaneously indicating that you want to include all connections. This is contradictory because if you want to include all connections, you should not limit it to a specific type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should review the settings or parameters you are using in your data service or data flow configuration. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check Connection Settings: Go to the configuration where you are defining the connections. Ensure that you are