How To Fix RD188 - DataSource &1 was not converted to generic delta

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RD - CO-PA Connection to SAP BW

• Message number: 188

• Message text: DataSource &1 was not converted to generic delta

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RD188 - DataSource &1 was not converted to generic delta ?

  The SAP error message RD188 indicates that a specific DataSource (identified by &1) was not converted to a generic delta. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when trying to set up or manage delta data extraction from a source system.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Incompatibility of DataSource: The DataSource may not support generic delta extraction. Some DataSources are designed for full loads only and do not have the capability to handle delta loads.
  
  
  Missing Delta Capabilities: The DataSource might not have been properly configured to support delta extraction. This could be due to missing delta fields or incorrect settings in the DataSource definition.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There may be technical issues with the DataSource itself, such as problems with the underlying tables or data structures.
  
  
  Incorrect Settings in BW: The settings in the BW system for the DataSource might not be correctly configured to allow for