How To Fix RODPS_REPL501 - Illegal changes to selections of &1. Reset the delta before continuing.

RODPS_REPL501 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RODPS_REPL - Messages for the ETL Interface

• Message number: 501

• Message text: Illegal changes to selections of &1. Reset the delta before continuing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RODPS_REPL501 - Illegal changes to selections of &1. Reset the delta before continuing. ?

  The SAP error message RODPS_REPL501 indicates that there are illegal changes to the selections of a DataSource in the context of delta replication. This typically occurs when there are inconsistencies in the delta queue or when the delta mechanism is not properly synchronized with the source system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Delta Queue: The delta queue may have been modified or reset improperly, leading to discrepancies in the data being replicated.
  Changes in Selection Criteria: If the selection criteria for the delta extraction have been changed after the initial delta was set up, it can lead to this error.
  Manual Changes: Manual changes to the data in the source system that are not reflected in the delta mechanism can also trigger this error.
  DataSource Configuration Changes: Changes in the DataSource configuration, such as adding or removing fields, can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you typically need to reset the delta for the DataSource. Here are the