How To Fix R8046 - No unique short name for DataSource &1

R8046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R8 - Messages from the meta data generation

• Message number: 046

• Message text: No unique short name for DataSource &1

What causes this issue?

You have to specify a short name for DataSource &V1&. No clear short
name has been defined.
The short name can have a maximum length of 19 characters and is
required, for example, for creating a clear queue name for the delta
update.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Contact SAP Support.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R8046 - No unique short name for DataSource &1 ?

  The SAP error message R8046 "No unique short name for DataSource &1" typically occurs when there is a conflict or ambiguity in the naming of a DataSource in the SAP system. This can happen when multiple DataSources share the same short name or when the system is unable to determine a unique identifier for the DataSource.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Short Names: The most common cause is that there are multiple DataSources with the same short name in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The DataSource may not be configured correctly, leading to issues in identifying it uniquely.
  Transport Issues: If DataSources were transported from one system to another, there might be conflicts in naming conventions or existing DataSources.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates:
  
  Go to the DataSource maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1) and check if there are multiple DataSources with the same short name.
  If duplicates are found, you may need to rename or delete the conflicting DataSources.
  
  
  
  Rename DataSource:
  
  If you have identified a