How To Fix RSTRAN818 - Cannot copy transformation &1 to transform. with source &2 and target &3

RSTRAN818 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSTRAN - Messages for Transformation

• Message number: 818

• Message text: Cannot copy transformation &1 to transform. with source &2 and target &3

What causes this issue?

You may not copy the rules from transformation &V1& to the
transformation with source &V2& and target &V3&. The template
transformation or the target transformation has an open hub destination
as target, and the other transformation does not. As a result, it cannot
be copied.

System Response

The transformation is not copied.

How to fix this error?

Create the transformation without a template or select a different
template.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSTRAN818 - Cannot copy transformation &1 to transform. with source &2 and target &3 ?

  The SAP error message RSTRAN818 indicates that there is an issue when trying to copy a transformation in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system. The message typically states that the transformation cannot be copied from a source to a target due to various reasons. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Source or Target: The source transformation or target transformation may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the copy operation.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data model or the transformation itself that prevent the copy.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues in the system, such as database locks or system performance problems.
  Incorrect Naming: The source or target names may be incorrectly specified, leading to the inability to locate the transformations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Existence: Check if both the source transformation (identified by