How To Fix SADL_CTR_T_VIOLATION008 - RAP Contract Violation for FAILED: READ BY ASSOCIATION with &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SADL_CTR_T_VIOLATION - Contract Test Violation Messages

• Message number: 008

• Message text: RAP Contract Violation for FAILED: READ BY ASSOCIATION with &1

What causes this issue?

READ BY ASSOCIATION 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 contract of the following read by association operation has been
violated for entity &V2&:
A READ BY ASSOCIATION with a non-existing or empty key must return a
failed entry with reason "not found".
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

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

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_VIOLATION008 - RAP Contract Violation for FAILED: READ BY ASSOCIATION with &1 ?

  The SAP error message SADL_CTR_T_VIOLATION008 indicates a contract violation related to the RAP (Rapid Application Programming) model, specifically when there is a failure in reading data by association. This typically occurs in scenarios where the data model is trying to access related data but encounters issues due to constraints or missing associations.
  Cause:
  
  
  Association Issues: The error often arises when there is a problem with the associations defined in the RAP model. This could be due to:
  
  Missing or incorrect associations in the data model.
  The related entity does not exist or is not accessible.
  Data integrity issues where the expected relationships between entities are not maintained.
  
  
  
  Data Constraints: The error may also occur if there are constraints on the data that prevent the read operation from succeeding. This could include:
  
  Authorization issues where the user does not have permission to access the related data.
  Business logic constraints that prevent the retrieval of certain records.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the RAP model or the underlying database can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Associations: Review the associations defined in your RAP model. Ensure that they are correctly set up and that the related entities exist in the database.
  
  
  Data Integrity: Verify the integrity of the data. Ensure that the records you are trying to access are present and that the relationships between them are correctly maintained.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user executing the operation has the necessary authorizations to access the related data.
  
  
  Debugging: Use debugging tools to trace the execution of the RAP model and identify where the failure occurs. This can help pinpoint the exact cause of the violation.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for RAP and SADL (SAP ABAP Programming Model for SAP Fiori) for specific guidelines on handling associations and constraints.
  
  
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your RAP application to gracefully manage such violations and provide meaningful feedback to users.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide patches related to this error.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Training and Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the RAP model and SADL concepts through SAP training materials and official documentation to better understand how to manage associations and data retrieval.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the SADL_CTR_T_VIOLATION008 error effectively.