How To Fix R8407 - You cannot perform the action & with a DataSource

R8407 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 407

• Message text: You cannot perform the action & with a DataSource

What causes this issue?

You tried to carry out an invalid action with a DataSource. Possible
actions are: Display, Change, Create.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R8407 - You cannot perform the action & with a DataSource ?

  The SAP error message R8407, which states "You cannot perform the action & with a DataSource," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when there is an issue related to the DataSource configuration or its usage.
  Causes:
  
  DataSource Status: The DataSource may not be active or may be in a state that does not allow the action you are trying to perform (e.g., it might be in a "not active" state).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action on the DataSource.
  DataSource Type: The action you are trying to perform may not be supported for the specific type of DataSource (e.g., if it is a generic DataSource).
  Technical Settings: There may be issues with the technical settings of the DataSource, such as incorrect extraction settings or missing fields.
  DataSource Locking: The DataSource might be locked by another process or user, preventing the action