How To Fix SIW431 - Object &1 &2 of external origination shall not be overwritten

SIW431 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIW - Service Implementation Workbench

• Message number: 431

• Message text: Object &1 &2 of external origination shall not be overwritten

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIW431 - Object &1 &2 of external origination shall not be overwritten ?

  The SAP error message SIW431 indicates that there is an attempt to overwrite an object that is sourced from an external origin, which is not allowed. This typically occurs in scenarios involving data integration or data management where objects are being imported or synchronized from external systems.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to modify or overwrite an object (like a data source, report, or other entities) that has been created or sourced from an external system.
  The system is configured to prevent overwriting of such objects to maintain data integrity and consistency.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SIW431 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object Origin: Verify the origin of the object you are trying to overwrite. If it is indeed sourced from an external system, you will need to handle it differently.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in your SAP system regarding external objects. There may be settings that prevent overwriting or modifying these