How To Fix R8377 - The genflag of the data source & has an invalid value

R8377 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 377

• Message text: The genflag of the data source & has an invalid value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R8377 - The genflag of the data source & has an invalid value ?

  The SAP error message R8377, which states "The genflag of the data source & has an invalid value," typically occurs in the context of data extraction or data source configuration in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP ERP systems. This error indicates that the "genflag" (generation flag) for a specific data source is set to an invalid value, which can prevent data extraction or processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The genflag may have been set incorrectly during the configuration of the data source. This can happen if the data source was manually modified or if there was an error during the setup process.
  Data Source Type: The data source may not be compatible with the type of extraction being performed (e.g., delta vs. full).
  Transport Issues: If the data source was transported from one system to another, the genflag may not have been correctly set in the target system.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a mismatch