How To Fix SDDIC_ADT_SRVD206 - Source type '&1' does not exist

SDDIC_ADT_SRVD206 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDDIC_ADT_SRVD - Messages for Service Definition Design Time

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Source type '&1' does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDDIC_ADT_SRVD206 - Source type '&1' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SDDIC_ADT_SRVD206 with the description "Source type '&1' does not exist" typically occurs in the context of SAP Data Services or when working with the SAP Application Development Tools (ADT). This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specified source type, which could be due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Source Type Name: The source type specified in your configuration or code may be misspelled or does not match any existing source type in the system.
  Missing Source Type Definition: The source type may not have been defined or registered in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the source type.
  Transport Issues: If the source type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the system configuration or setup that prevent the source type from being recognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
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