How To Fix SOS_MAPPING155 - The mapping type is not valid in the redefinition of the mapping

SOS_MAPPING155 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOS_MAPPING - Object Services: Persistence Mapping for Messages

• Message number: 155

• Message text: The mapping type is not valid in the redefinition of the mapping

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOS_MAPPING155 - The mapping type is not valid in the redefinition of the mapping ?

  The SAP error message SOS_MAPPING155 indicates that there is an issue with the mapping type in the context of a redefinition of a mapping. This error typically arises in scenarios involving data transformation or mapping in SAP systems, particularly when using tools like SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Data Services.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Invalid Mapping Type: The mapping type specified in the redefinition does not match the expected or allowed types. This could be due to a typo or incorrect configuration.
  Inconsistent Mapping Definitions: If the mapping definitions are inconsistent or if there are changes in the source or target structures that are not reflected in the mapping, this error can occur.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of the mapping and the system is trying to use an outdated or incorrect version, it may lead to this error.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect settings in the mapping configuration or