How To Fix R8422 - The DataSource type &1 of DataSource &2 is not permitted

R8422 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 422

• Message text: The DataSource type &1 of DataSource &2 is not permitted

What causes this issue?

You tried to assign an invalid type to the DataSource. The following
types are valid:

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

'MSD' for DataSources that potentially extract attributes.
'TEXT' for DataSources that potentially extract texts.
'TRAN' for DataSources that potentially extract transaction data.
'HCAT' for DataSources that extract hierarchy catalogs.
'HNOD' for DataSources that extract the nodes of a hierarchy.
With 'potentially', we mean that, in addition to the usual way in which
data is used, it might perhaps be necessary to regard attributes as
transaction data. In a HR scenario, for example, you might want to
interpret the attributes for an employee as transaction data.

System Response

The DataSource cannot be saved as it is now.

How to fix this error?

Assign the DataSource to a valid type.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R8422 - The DataSource type &1 of DataSource &2 is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message R8422 indicates that there is an issue with the DataSource type being used in your SAP system. Specifically, it states that the DataSource type of the specified DataSource is not permitted. This error typically arises in the context of data extraction processes, particularly when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Data Services.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid DataSource Type: The DataSource type specified in the error message is not allowed for the operation you are trying to perform. This could be due to a mismatch between the DataSource type and the expected type for the target system or process.
  
  Configuration Issues: The DataSource may not be properly configured in the SAP system, or it may not be activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified DataSource.
  DataSource Type Restrictions: Certain DataSource types may have restrictions on their usage, depending on the context (e.g.,