How To Fix RSUQ216 - DataSource &1 was overwritten during activation

RSUQ216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSUQ - SAP Query Connection for BW

• Message number: 216

• Message text: DataSource &1 was overwritten during activation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSUQ216 - DataSource &1 was overwritten during activation ?

  The SAP error message RSUQ216 indicates that a DataSource has been overwritten during the activation process. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when a DataSource is being activated, and there is a conflict with an existing DataSource that has the same name or structure.
  
  Cause:
  
  Conflicting DataSource: The DataSource you are trying to activate has the same name as an existing DataSource in the system, which may have been modified or activated by another user or process.
  Transport Issues: If the DataSource was transported from another system, it might have been overwritten due to version conflicts.
  Manual Changes: Manual changes made to the DataSource in the development environment may conflict with the existing version in the target environment.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing DataSource: Verify if the DataSource already exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the DataSource in the SAP BW modeling tools and checking its properties.
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