What causes DF-SAPODATA-InvalidRunMode?

The 'Run mode' is set to 'Partial update' (incremental) but the SAP OData entity doesn't support delta extraction. A delta query or cursor parameter required for incremental mode is not configured in the source settings. The SAP backend doesn't support the OData delta query protocol for the selected entity type. The run mode was changed without updating the corresponding query options or extraction parameters

How do I fix DF-SAPODATA-InvalidRunMode?

In ADF Studio, open the SAP OData source transformation and check the 'Run mode' setting in the Source options tab.. If using incremental mode, verify the SAP OData entity supports delta queries — check the SAP service metadata for delta link support.. Switch to 'Full extraction' run mode as a fallback if the entity doesn't support incremental extraction.. Review the ADF activity run output for the specific sub-error — it names which run mode parameter is invalid.. Test the OData endpoint in a browser or REST client with the same query to confirm the server accepts the delta request.

Medium severitydata source

Power BI Refresh Error:
DF-SAPODATA-InvalidRunMode

What does this error mean?

The SAP OData connector in ADF Mapping Data Flows supports two run modes: full load and incremental (delta).

Common causes

1The 'Run mode' is set to 'Partial update' (incremental) but the SAP OData entity doesn't support delta extraction
2A delta query or cursor parameter required for incremental mode is not configured in the source settings
3The SAP backend doesn't support the OData delta query protocol for the selected entity type
4The run mode was changed without updating the corresponding query options or extraction parameters

How to fix it

1In ADF Studio, open the SAP OData source transformation and check the 'Run mode' setting in the Source options tab.
2If using incremental mode, verify the SAP OData entity supports delta queries — check the SAP service metadata for delta link support.
3Switch to 'Full extraction' run mode as a fallback if the entity doesn't support incremental extraction.
4Review the ADF activity run output for the specific sub-error — it names which run mode parameter is invalid.
5Test the OData endpoint in a browser or REST client with the same query to confirm the server accepts the delta request.

Frequently asked questions

Does this error affect all pipeline runs or just the current one?

Depends on the root cause. A persistent misconfiguration fails every run; a transient issue may resolve on retry. Check the run history.

Can this error appear in Azure Data Factory and Microsoft Fabric pipelines?

Yes — the same connector errors appear in both ADF and Fabric Data Factory pipelines.

How do I see the full error detail for an ADF pipeline failure?

In ADF Monitor, click the failed run, then the failed activity. The detail pane shows the error code, message, and sub-error codes.

Will downstream Power BI datasets be affected when an ADF pipeline fails?

Yes — a dataset refreshing after the pipeline will use stale data or fail if the target table was cleared. The Power BI refresh may succeed while serving wrong data.

Official documentation: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/data-factory/data-flow-troubleshoot-guide