How To Fix SADL_GW_EXPOSURE012 - Failed to read object directory entry of object &1 &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SADL_GW_EXPOSURE - SADL Gateway Exposure

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Failed to read object directory entry of object &1 &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SADL_GW_EXPOSURE012 - Failed to read object directory entry of object &1 &2. ?

  The SAP error message SADL_GW_EXPOSURE012 indicates that there was a failure in reading the object directory entry for a specific object in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Gateway and the SAP Application Development Framework (SADL - SAP ABAP Programming Model for SAP Fiori).
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Object Definition: The object you are trying to access may not be defined correctly in the system or may be missing entirely.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the object.
  Transport Issues: If the object was recently transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing dependencies.
  Database Issues: There could be issues with the underlying database that prevent the system from reading the object directory entry.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP Gateway or related components.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object Definition:
  
  Verify that the object (identified by &1 and &2 in the error message) is correctly defined in the system. You can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to check the object.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the object. You can use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the object was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings. Ensure that all dependencies are also transported.
  
  
  
  Database Consistency:
  
  Run database consistency checks to ensure that there are no issues with the database that could affect object access.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the SAP Gateway and SADL. Ensure that all necessary services are activated and configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the code that triggers the error to identify the exact point of failure.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11, SE80, SU53
  SAP Gateway: Understand the role of SAP Gateway in exposing OData services and how it interacts with backend objects.
  SADL Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for SADL to understand its architecture and common issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the SADL_GW_EXPOSURE012 error in your SAP system.