How To Fix RSDA221 - Request &1 has invalid type '&2'

RSDA221 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDA - BW Archiving: Messages

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Request &1 has invalid type '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDA221 - Request &1 has invalid type '&2' ?

  The SAP error message RSDA221 indicates that there is an issue with the data request type in the context of Data Warehousing or Data Extraction. Specifically, it means that the request identified by &1 has an invalid type &2. This error typically arises in scenarios involving DataSources, InfoPackages, or Data Transfer Processes (DTPs) in SAP BW (Business Warehouse).
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Request Type: The request type specified in the process is not recognized or is not valid for the operation being performed. This could be due to a misconfiguration or an incorrect setting in the DataSource or DTP.
  DataSource Issues: The DataSource may not be properly defined or may have been changed, leading to inconsistencies in the request type.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport, the request type may not have been properly transported or may have been altered.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the source system and