What causes DF-SAPODP-AuthInvalid?

The SAP user password was changed or the account was locked after too many failed login attempts. The SAP user lacks the authorization object S_RFC or S_BUPA_OBJ required for ODP extractions. The user is configured for a different SAP client than the one in the linked service. The SAP credentials stored in Azure Key Vault were rotated without updating the linked service reference

How do I fix DF-SAPODP-AuthInvalid?

In ADF Studio, open the SAP ODP linked service and update the username and password.. In the SAP system, check whether the user account is locked: transaction SU01 > enter username > check 'Lock' status, and unlock if needed.. In SAP transaction SU53, check authorization failures for the service user after a failed extraction attempt.. Verify the SAP client number in the linked service matches the client where the user exists.. Test connection the linked service after updating credentials and re-publish before re-running the pipeline.

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Power BI Refresh Error:
DF-SAPODP-AuthInvalid

What does this error mean?

The SAP credentials in the ADF linked service are rejected by the SAP system. The SAP ODP connector authenticates using SAP user credentials (username + password) configured in the linked service.

Common causes

1The SAP user password was changed or the account was locked after too many failed login attempts
2The SAP user lacks the authorization object S_RFC or S_BUPA_OBJ required for ODP extractions
3The user is configured for a different SAP client than the one in the linked service
4The SAP credentials stored in Azure Key Vault were rotated without updating the linked service reference

How to fix it

1In ADF Studio, open the SAP ODP linked service and update the username and password.
2In the SAP system, check whether the user account is locked: transaction SU01 > enter username > check 'Lock' status, and unlock if needed.
3In SAP transaction SU53, check authorization failures for the service user after a failed extraction attempt.
4Verify the SAP client number in the linked service matches the client where the user exists.
5Test connection the linked service after updating credentials and re-publish before re-running the pipeline.

Frequently asked questions

How do I find which SAP user the ADF linked service is using?

Open the SAP ODP linked service in ADF Studio and check the 'User name' field in the credentials section. Use that username in SAP transaction SU01 to check account status.

What SAP authorizations does the ODP extraction user need?

The user needs S_RFC (function module calls), RODPS_OS (ODP subscription access), and authorizations for the specific ODP object being extracted. SAP transaction SU53 shows exactly which authorization check failed.

Can this error appear due to client number mismatch?

Yes — if the user exists in SAP client 100 but the linked service specifies client 200, authentication will fail. Check the 'Client' field in the SAP ODP linked service settings.

How do I store SAP credentials securely in ADF?

Store the SAP password in Azure Key Vault as a secret and reference it in the linked service using the Key Vault integration. This avoids storing plaintext credentials in ADF and simplifies rotation.

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