How To Fix RTC_COMM206 - Target must be different than the source

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTC_COMM -

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Target must be different than the source

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTC_COMM206 - Target must be different than the source ?

  The SAP error message RTC_COMM206 ("Target must be different than the source") typically occurs in the context of data transfer or replication processes, particularly when using SAP's data management tools or during data migration activities. This error indicates that the system has detected an attempt to set the target of a data operation to the same entity as the source, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Same Source and Target: The most common cause of this error is that the source and target systems or entities are the same. For example, if you are trying to replicate data from one table to the same table without any transformation or change, the system will throw this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the data transfer settings may lead to the source and target being inadvertently set to the same entity.
  Data Migration Scenarios: During data migration, if the source and target are not properly defined, this