How To Fix RODPS050 - #NAME?

RODPS050 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RODPS - Operation Data Provider

• Message number: 050

• Message text: #NAME?

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RODPS050 - Details

• The SAP error message RODPS050 with the description #NAME? typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when there is an issue with a query or a data source. This error often indicates that there is a problem with the formula or expression used in a calculated field or a query.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Formula: The formula used in a calculated field may contain a syntax error or reference a non-existent field.
  Missing Data Source: The data source or InfoProvider that the query is trying to access may not be available or properly configured.
  Field Name Changes: If the field names in the underlying data model have changed and the query has not been updated accordingly, it can lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain fields or data sources.
  Data Type Mismatch: There may be a mismatch in data types that is