How To Fix SADL_GW_EXPOSURE005 - Association Exposure: Source &1 not found.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SADL_GW_EXPOSURE - SADL Gateway Exposure

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Association Exposure: Source &1 not found.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SADL_GW_EXPOSURE005 - Association Exposure: Source &1 not found. ?

  The SAP error message SADL_GW_EXPOSURE005 indicates that there is an issue with the association exposure in the SAP Gateway, specifically that the source entity (or data source) specified in the request could not be found. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Gateway services, particularly when using the SAP Application Development Framework (SADL).
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Source Definition: The source entity specified in the request may not be defined in the system or may have been incorrectly specified.
  Service Not Activated: The OData service that exposes the entity might not be activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified source.
  Model Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the data model or associations in the SADL framework.
  Transport Issues: If the system is in a transport landscape, the required objects may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Source Definition:
  
  Verify that the source entity exists in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant data model or database table.
  Ensure that the entity name is correctly specified in the request.
  
  
  
  Activate OData Service:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE) and check if the OData service is activated.
  If it is not activated, activate it.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the entity. Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Check Model Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the SADL model and associations. Ensure that all associations are correctly defined and that the source entity is properly linked.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If you are in a transport landscape, ensure that all necessary objects have been transported correctly to the target system.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the service to trace where the error occurs. This can provide insights into what might be going wrong.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Gateway and SADL documentation for more information on how to configure and troubleshoot associations and data exposure.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting on SAP Community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SADL_GW_EXPOSURE005 error message.