How To Fix RODPS_SAPI005 - DataSource &1 is not supported for extraction: Data type &2

RODPS_SAPI005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RODPS_SAPI - ODS DataSource Access

• Message number: 005

• Message text: DataSource &1 is not supported for extraction: Data type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RODPS_SAPI005 - DataSource &1 is not supported for extraction: Data type &2 ?

  The SAP error message RODPS_SAPI005 indicates that a specific DataSource is not supported for extraction due to an unsupported data type. This error typically occurs when you are trying to extract data from a DataSource that contains fields with data types that are not compatible with the extraction process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Data Types: The DataSource you are trying to extract from contains fields with data types that are not supported by the SAP extraction framework. Common unsupported data types include complex types, certain custom types, or specific database types that do not map to the expected types in SAP BW or other extraction targets.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the DataSource or the extraction setup that lead to this error.
  Version Compatibility: The version of the SAP system or the specific DataSource may not support certain data types due to updates or changes in the data model.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Types: Review the