How To Fix R8151 - Invalid transfer method '&1&; '2' only permitted for segmented DataSource

R8151 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Invalid transfer method '&1&; '2' only permitted for segmented DataSource

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R8151 - Invalid transfer method '&1&; '2' only permitted for segmented DataSource ?

  The SAP error message R8151, which states "Invalid transfer method '&1&; '2' only permitted for segmented DataSource," typically occurs in the context of data extraction from SAP systems, particularly when working with DataSources in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence).
  
  Cause:
  This error is related to the transfer method specified for a DataSource. The transfer method '2' refers to a specific way of transferring data, which is only applicable to segmented DataSources. If you are trying to use this transfer method with a non-segmented DataSource, you will encounter this error.
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check DataSource Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the DataSource you are using. Ensure that it is indeed a segmented DataSource if you intend to use transfer method '2'.
  If the DataSource is not segmented, you will need to change the transfer method to one that is compatible with non-segmented DataSources (e.g., transfer method '1').
  
  
  
  Modify Transfer Method:
  
  If you have control over the DataSource