How To Fix SADL_CTR_T_VIOLATION003 - RAP Contract Violation: Response with a wrong Entity for READ with &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SADL_CTR_T_VIOLATION - Contract Test Violation Messages

• Message number: 003

• Message text: RAP Contract Violation: Response with a wrong Entity for READ with &1

What causes this issue?

READ Contract:
Entries in MAPPED, FAILED and RESULT contain always a sub-set of the
input keys. Input keys which are not part of RESULT must be part of
FAILED.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

The contract of the following read operation has been violated for
entity &V2&:
The behavior implementation returned entries for an entity that has not
been requested. The response must only contain entries in RESULT and
FAILED for the requested entities.
The response contained entity: &V3&
Info:
Corresponding entries in reported can be returned, but this is not
mandatory. Additional entries can be reported, referring to keys outside
of the input keys.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Please check the response of your behavior implementation and adopt it
according to the contract.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SADL_CTR_T_VIOLATION003 - RAP Contract Violation: Response with a wrong Entity for READ with &1 ?

  The SAP error message SADL_CTR_T_VIOLATION003 indicates a contract violation in the context of the RAP (Rapid Application Programming) model. This specific error occurs when a READ operation is attempted, but the response contains an entity that does not match the expected entity type defined in the contract.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Mismatch in Entity Type: The response from the READ operation is returning an entity that is not defined in the contract for the RAP service. This could happen if the service is incorrectly configured or if there is a mismatch in the data model.
  Incorrect Implementation: The implementation of the service might not adhere to the defined contract, leading to the return of an unexpected entity.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model or the service definition, it might lead to inconsistencies that trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SADL_CTR_T_VIOLATION003 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Service Definition: Review the service definition in the RAP model to ensure that the entity types are correctly defined and that the READ operation is expected to return the correct entity type.
  
  
  Validate the Implementation: Ensure that the implementation of the READ operation adheres to the contract. Check the code to confirm that it returns the expected entity type.
  
  
  Review Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model, verify that all related services and entities have been updated accordingly. Ensure that the changes are reflected in the service definition.
  
  
  Debugging: Use debugging tools to trace the execution of the READ operation. This can help identify where the mismatch is occurring and what entity is being returned.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for RAP and SADL to understand the expected behavior and requirements for entity responses.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, thoroughly test the READ operation to ensure that it now returns the correct entity type as defined in the contract.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  RAP Model: The RAP model is designed to simplify the development of business applications in SAP S/4HANA. Understanding its principles and how it handles entities and services is crucial for troubleshooting.
  SADL (Semantic Abstraction Definition Language): This is a framework used in SAP to define and manage the semantics of data access. Familiarity with SADL can help in understanding how contracts are defined and enforced.
  SAP Notes and Community: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. The SAP Community can also be a valuable resource for finding solutions and discussing similar issues with other users.
  
  By following these steps and understanding the underlying principles, you should be able to resolve the SADL_CTR_T_VIOLATION003 error effectively.