How To Fix SAMDT_VALIDATIONS015 - Derivation having same source and target status variable &1 is invalid

SAMDT_VALIDATIONS015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAMDT_VALIDATIONS - Validations errors in S&AM design time

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Derivation having same source and target status variable &1 is invalid

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SAMDT_VALIDATIONS015 - Details

• The SAP error message SAMDT_VALIDATIONS015 indicates that there is an issue with the derivation logic in your SAP system, specifically that the source and target status variables are the same, which is not allowed. This typically occurs in the context of data modeling or transformation processes, such as in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to create a derivation rule where the source and target variables are identical. This can happen in scenarios where you are trying to derive a value from a variable that is supposed to be transformed or calculated, but instead, you are referencing the same variable for both the source and target.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Review the Derivation Logic: Check the derivation rules you have set up. Ensure that the source and target variables are not the same. You need to have a distinct source variable that provides the