How To Fix SADL_CONSUMP_SERVICE012 - Element '&1' has an unknown data type

SADL_CONSUMP_SERVICE012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SADL_CONSUMP_SERVICE - SADL Consumption Service

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Element '&1' has an unknown data type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SADL_CONSUMP_SERVICE012 - Element '&1' has an unknown data type ?

  The SAP error message SADL_CONSUMP_SERVICE012 indicates that there is an issue with the data type of an element in a service definition, specifically that the element has an unknown data type. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway or when working with the SAP Application Development Layer (ADL) and can arise during the consumption of OData services.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Incorrect Data Type Definition: The data type of the element in the service definition may not be correctly defined or may not match the expected data types in the underlying data model.
  
  
  Missing Data Type Mapping: If the data type is not mapped correctly in the service definition or if the data type is not recognized by the system, this error can occur.
  
  
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the underlying data model (e.g., changes in the database table or