How To Fix RJ127 - DataSource &1 already exists in content version. Cannot be created

RJ127 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RJ - BW Extractor Handling Message Class

• Message number: 127

• Message text: DataSource &1 already exists in content version. Cannot be created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RJ127 - DataSource &1 already exists in content version. Cannot be created ?

  The SAP error message RJ127 indicates that you are trying to create a DataSource that already exists in the content version. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when you are working with DataSources in the context of data extraction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate DataSource: The DataSource you are trying to create already exists in the system, either in the same content version or in a different version.
  Content Version Conflict: The DataSource might be part of a transport request or a specific content version that is already active in the system.
  Incorrect Naming: You might be using a name that is already assigned to another DataSource.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing DataSources: 
  
  Go to the DataSource maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1) and check if the DataSource with the same name already exists.
  If it does exist, you may need to modify the existing DataSource instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Name: 
  
  If