How To Fix SADL_GW008 - Multiple navigation steps not supported

SADL_GW008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SADL_GW -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Multiple navigation steps not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SADL_GW008 - Multiple navigation steps not supported ?

  The SAP error message SADL_GW008: Multiple navigation steps not supported typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and the SAP ABAP programming model, particularly when using the SAP Data Access Layer (SADL) for OData services. This error indicates that the system is unable to process a request that involves multiple navigation steps in a single OData query.
  
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Complex Navigation: The OData query attempts to navigate through multiple associations or relationships in a single request, which is not supported by the current implementation of the SADL.
  Model Limitations: The underlying data model may not be designed to handle multiple navigation steps, leading to this limitation.
  Service Configuration: The OData service may not be configured to support complex queries involving multiple navigations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SADL_GW008 error, consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Simplify the Query: Modify the OData request to limit the navigation to a single step.