How To Fix RSDS326 - Source system &1 is not type Web Service

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDS - New DataSource

• Message number: 326

• Message text: Source system &1 is not type Web Service

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDS326 - Source system &1 is not type Web Service ?

  The SAP error message RSDS326 indicates that there is an issue with the source system configuration in the context of SAP Data Services or SAP BW (Business Warehouse). Specifically, it suggests that the source system you are trying to access is not recognized as a Web Service type, which is required for the operation you are attempting to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Source System Type: The source system you are trying to connect to is not configured as a Web Service in the SAP system. This could be due to incorrect settings or the source system being of a different type (e.g., a database or a different application).
  
  Configuration Issues: The source system may not have been set up correctly in the SAP BW or Data Services environment, leading to the system not recognizing it as a Web Service.
  Transport Issues: If the source system was recently transported or changed, it may not have been