How To Fix /STMC/CR_MSG200 - Error while checking data source &1/&2; empty view text

/STMC/CR_MSG200 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STMC/CR_MSG -

• Message number: 200

• Message text: Error while checking data source &1/&2; empty view text

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG200 - Error while checking data source &1/&2; empty view text ?

  The SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG200 typically indicates that there is an issue with a data source in the SAP system, specifically that the view text for the data source is empty. This can occur in various contexts, such as during data extraction or when trying to check the configuration of a data source.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing View Text: The most common cause of this error is that the view text for the specified data source is not maintained in the system. This can happen if the data source was created without providing a description or if it was inadvertently deleted.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the data source itself, which could lead to the system not being able to retrieve the necessary metadata.
  Transport Issues: If the data source was transported from another system, it might not have been properly configured in the target system, leading to missing information.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain View