How To Fix SADL_GW_DT_SB_API005 - Data source reference error occurs. See longtext.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SADL_GW_DT_SB_API - SADL Gateway integration: Messages for design time API

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Data source reference error occurs. See longtext.

What causes this issue?

Inconsistencies in SADL exposure objects.

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?

Go to the edit screen 'Exposure Trees' (Data Model -> Data Source
Reference -> Exposure via SADL -> Exposure for XXX).
Double click, check and correct the entries (Press button 'Clean-Up').

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SADL_GW_DT_SB_API005 - Data source reference error occurs. See longtext. ?

  The SAP error message SADL_GW_DT_SB_API005 typically indicates a data source reference error in the context of the SAP Application Development Layer (SADL) when working with OData services. This error can occur for various reasons, such as issues with the data source configuration, missing or incorrect metadata, or problems with the underlying data model.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Data Source Configuration: The data source may not be properly configured in the system.
  Missing Metadata: The metadata for the data source might be missing or not correctly defined.
  Data Model Issues: There could be inconsistencies or errors in the underlying data model that the OData service is trying to access.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data source.
  Service Activation: The OData service may not be activated or properly registered in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Source Configuration:
  
  Verify that the data source is correctly configured in the SAP system.
  Ensure that all necessary parameters and settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Metadata:
  
  Check if the metadata for the data source is available and correctly defined.
  If necessary, regenerate the metadata or update it to reflect the current data model.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Model:
  
  Review the underlying data model for any inconsistencies or errors.
  Ensure that all entities and relationships are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data source.
  Review the roles and permissions assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Activate OData Service:
  
  Ensure that the OData service is activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Use transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to check the status of the service and activate it if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Long Text:
  
  The error message may have a long text that provides additional details about the issue. You can view this long text in the SAP GUI by using transaction code SE91 to look up the message class and message number.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for SADL and OData services for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP Basis or development team for further investigation.