How To Fix LT_DHAPE_OPERATORS021 - Port type &1 is not a data element

LT_DHAPE_OPERATORS021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LT_DHAPE_OPERATORS - SAP Data Hub - ABAP Pipeline Engine - Pkg Message Class

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Port type &1 is not a data element

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LT_DHAPE_OPERATORS021 - Port type &1 is not a data element ?

  The SAP error message LT_DHAPE_OPERATORS021 indicates that there is an issue with the port type specified in a data flow or process. Specifically, the error message states that the port type &1 is not recognized as a valid data element. This typically occurs in the context of data transfer processes, such as those involving the Logistics Execution (LE) module or when working with data transfer structures.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Port Type Definition: The port type specified in the configuration may not be defined correctly or may not exist in the system.
  Data Element Issues: The data element associated with the port type may be missing, incorrectly defined, or not activated.
  Configuration Errors: There may be errors in the configuration of the data transfer process, such as incorrect mappings or settings.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing objects in the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Port Type Definition:
  
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