How To Fix RODPS_REPL308 - No valid pointer for delta replication

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RODPS_REPL - Messages for the ETL Interface

• Message number: 308

• Message text: No valid pointer for delta replication

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RODPS_REPL308 - No valid pointer for delta replication ?

  The SAP error message RODPS_REPL308, which states "No valid pointer for delta replication," typically occurs in the context of SAP Data Services or SAP Landscape Transformation (SLT) when there is an issue with the delta replication process. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid pointer to track changes in the source system for the delta replication process.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing or Invalid Delta Pointer: The delta pointer, which tracks the last replicated record, may be missing or invalid. This can happen if the initial load was not completed successfully or if there were issues during the delta initialization.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: If there are inconsistencies in the source data or if the source table has been altered (e.g., rows deleted or modified) after the initial load, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SLT or Data Services setup can also lead to this error.