How To Fix R8525 - DataSource &1 does not allow append structures

R8525 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 525

• Message text: DataSource &1 does not allow append structures

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Maintain enhancements to the extraction structure in the corresponding
application:
You enhance LO extraction structures in the cockpit (LBWE).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R8525 - DataSource &1 does not allow append structures ?

  The SAP error message R8525 indicates that you are trying to add an append structure to a DataSource that does not support this feature. This typically occurs when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP ERP systems where DataSources are used to extract data.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The DataSource you are trying to modify is not designed to allow append structures. This can happen if the DataSource is based on a standard SAP table or view that does not support appending additional fields.
  The DataSource might be a generic DataSource or a DataSource that is not configured to allow extensions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Check DataSource Type: Verify the type of DataSource you are working with. If it is a standard DataSource, you may not be able to append structures. You can check the DataSource in transaction RSA1 under the DataSource section.
  
  
  Create a New DataSource: If you