How To Fix R8507 - DataSource & does not support delta update

R8507 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 507

• Message text: DataSource & does not support delta update

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R8507 - DataSource & does not support delta update ?

  The SAP error message R8507 indicates that a specific DataSource does not support delta updates. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when trying to load data from a source system that is not configured to handle delta extraction.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  DataSource Configuration: The DataSource in question may not be set up to support delta extraction. Delta extraction is a method that allows only the changes (new or modified records) to be extracted since the last extraction, rather than extracting the entire dataset each time.
  
  
  Source System Limitations: Some source systems or specific DataSources may not have the capability to track changes or may not have been configured to do so. For example, if the source is a flat file or a non-SAP system, it may not support delta extraction.
  
  
  Change Log Not Available: The DataSource may rely on a change log that is not available or not