How To Fix SDDL_PARSER_MSG271 - ORPHANS cannot be combined with "GENERATE SPANTREE"

SDDL_PARSER_MSG271 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDDL_PARSER_MSG - Message Class for DDL Parser

• Message number: 271

• Message text: ORPHANS cannot be combined with "GENERATE SPANTREE"

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SDDL_PARSER_MSG271 - Details

• The SAP error message SDDL_PARSER_MSG271 indicates that there is a conflict in the configuration of the system regarding the use of "ORPHANS" and "GENERATE SPANTREE" options in the context of the SDDL (Service Data Distribution Layer) parser. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to combine these two options in a way that is not supported by the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Conflict: The error occurs because the "ORPHANS" option is not compatible with the "GENERATE SPANTREE" option. This means that the system is trying to process data in a way that is logically inconsistent.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings in the SDDL configuration may have been incorrectly set, leading to this conflict.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the SDDL configuration settings in your SAP system. Look for where "ORPHANS" and "GENERATE SPANTREE" are being set.
  
  
  Remove Incompatible Options: If both options are enabled, you will need to