How To Fix CDSCORE005 - No BOL path provided

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CDSCORE - Message class for Central Data Source Core

• Message number: 005

• Message text: No BOL path provided

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CDSCORE005 - No BOL path provided ?

  The SAP error message CDSCORE005: No BOL path provided typically occurs in the context of Core Data Services (CDS) and Business Object Layer (BOL) in SAP applications, particularly when working with SAP Gateway or OData services. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid Business Object Layer (BOL) path for the CDS view or entity being accessed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing BOL Path: The most common cause of this error is that the CDS view or OData service is not properly configured with a BOL path. This can happen if the BOL layer is not defined or if there is a misconfiguration in the service definition.
  Incorrect Service Registration: The OData service may not be registered correctly in the SAP Gateway, leading to issues in accessing the BOL path.
  Transport Issues: If the CDS view or related objects were transported from one system to another, the BOL path might not have been included or properly configured in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user might not have the necessary authorizations to access the BOL path, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check CDS View Definition: Ensure that the CDS view is correctly defined and that it has a valid BOL path. You can do this by checking the annotations in the CDS view.
  Service Registration: Verify that the OData service is correctly registered in the SAP Gateway. You can do this using transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to check the service status and registration.
  Recreate or Adjust BOL Path: If the BOL path is missing, you may need to recreate it or adjust the existing configuration. This may involve modifying the CDS view or the associated OData service.
  Check Transport Requests: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport requests to ensure that all necessary objects were included and properly configured in the target system.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the BOL path. You can check this in transaction code SU53 after attempting to access the service.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the OData service to trace where the error occurs and gather more information about the missing BOL path.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation on CDS views and OData services for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  Community Forums: Engage with the SAP Community or forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CDSCORE005 error and implement a solution to resolve it.