How To Fix R8128 - InfoSource &: No update mode supported

R8128 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 128

• Message text: InfoSource &: No update mode supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R8128 - InfoSource &: No update mode supported ?

  The SAP error message R8128, which states "InfoSource &: No update mode supported," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the data extraction process from a source system to the BW system. This error indicates that the InfoSource you are trying to use does not support the update mode you are attempting to execute.
  Causes:
  
  Unsupported Update Mode: The InfoSource may not be configured to support the specific update mode (e.g., 'Direct Update', 'Queued', etc.) that you are trying to use.
  Incorrect Configuration: The InfoSource might not be properly configured in the BW system, or it may not be linked correctly to the DataSource.
  DataSource Issues: The DataSource from which you are trying to extract data may not be compatible with the InfoSource.
  Missing or Incorrect InfoPackage: The InfoPackage that is supposed to load data into the InfoSource may not be set up correctly or may