How To Fix SOS_MAPPING161 - The multiple access indicator has been set automatically

SOS_MAPPING161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 161

• Message text: The multiple access indicator has been set automatically

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOS_MAPPING161 - The multiple access indicator has been set automatically ?

  The SAP error message SOS_MAPPING161, which states "The multiple access indicator has been set automatically," typically occurs in the context of SAP's data mapping or data access processes, particularly when dealing with data sources and target structures in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or similar environments.
  
  Cause:
  This error message is generally triggered when the system detects that a data source or a mapping configuration has been set up in such a way that it allows multiple accesses to the same data. This can happen due to:
  
  Data Source Configuration: The data source may be configured to allow multiple accesses, which can lead to conflicts or inconsistencies in data retrieval.
  Mapping Issues: There may be issues in the mapping of fields between the source and target, leading the system to automatically set the multiple access indicator.
  Data Model Design: The design of the data model may not align with best practices, leading to unintended multiple accesses.
  
  
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