Conversion from Direct to Flexible Update

Dear Gurus,
Currently we have direct update for InfoObject 0CUST_SALES (DELTA LOAD). We have to write some update rules for 0CUST_SALES_ATTR and hence we have to go for Flexible Update.
However I do not know any way by which we can just change the type of existing InfoSource from Direct to Flexible. The way I know consists of deleting the Transfer Rules for 0CUST_SALESA_ATTR. And then creating a new Flexible 3.x InfoSurce with DataSource 0CUST_SALESA_ATTR. The problem with this approach is that if we delete transfer rules then system will delete PSA as well. This means, once our Flexible Update design is complete, we have to go for a Full or INIT Load. Is there any way, we can change from Direct to Flexible update and continue to receive Deltas as usual?
Please help.
Regards,
X

Hi,
Have you tried this. In your infoobject properties you will have the option of selecting the application component and Info Area in which this has to sit. So when it is direct update you select application component.
Now try selecting InfoArea and check what happens. It is for sure that your IO will come in the Dataprovider list.
I think you can try this once.
Regards,
Pramod

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