What causes DF-SAPODP-ExecuteFuncModuleWithPointerFailed?

The ODP delta subscription pointer is corrupted or in an inconsistent state on the SAP side. The delta queue for the subscription was reset or deleted in SAP while the ADF delta pointer still references it. A SAP transport reorganized the ODP object metadata, invalidating the existing delta pointer. The SAP system returned an ABAP exception from the ODP function module execution (visible in ST22)

How do I fix DF-SAPODP-ExecuteFuncModuleWithPointerFailed?

In ADF Monitor, copy the full error text from the failed activity — it often includes the specific SAP RFC error message that caused the function module call to fail.. In SAP, run transaction ST22 (ABAP dumps) during the failure — look for short dumps from the ODP framework function groups.. Check the ODP subscription state in SAP: run transaction ODQMON (ODP Queue Monitor) or the equivalent and look for the subscriber name configured in ADF — check if the queue has errors.. If the delta pointer is corrupted, the cleanest fix is to reset the subscription: in ADF, change Extraction mode to 'Full' and change the subscriber name — this creates a fresh subscription and performs an initial full load.. After a successful full load with the new subscriber name, switch back to delta for subsequent runs.. If the error is an ABAP exception, resolve it in SAP first (ST22), then retry with the existing subscriber name.

Medium severitydata source

Power BI Refresh Error:
DF-SAPODP-ExecuteFuncModuleWithPointerFailed

What does this error mean?

The SAP ODP connector failed to execute an RFC function module using a delta pointer.

Common causes

1The ODP delta subscription pointer is corrupted or in an inconsistent state on the SAP side
2The delta queue for the subscription was reset or deleted in SAP while the ADF delta pointer still references it
3A SAP transport reorganized the ODP object metadata, invalidating the existing delta pointer
4The SAP system returned an ABAP exception from the ODP function module execution (visible in ST22)

How to fix it

1In ADF Monitor, copy the full error text from the failed activity — it often includes the specific SAP RFC error message that caused the function module call to fail.
2In SAP, run transaction ST22 (ABAP dumps) during the failure — look for short dumps from the ODP framework function groups.
3Check the ODP subscription state in SAP: run transaction ODQMON (ODP Queue Monitor) or the equivalent and look for the subscriber name configured in ADF — check if the queue has errors.
4If the delta pointer is corrupted, the cleanest fix is to reset the subscription: in ADF, change Extraction mode to 'Full' and change the subscriber name — this creates a fresh subscription and performs an initial full load.
5After a successful full load with the new subscriber name, switch back to delta for subsequent runs.
6If the error is an ABAP exception, resolve it in SAP first (ST22), then retry with the existing subscriber name.

Frequently asked questions

What is an ODP delta pointer?

An ODP delta pointer is a per-subscriber watermark in SAP's ODP queue. Subsequent runs retrieve only records changed since the last recorded position. If the pointer is corrupted or the queue is cleared, delta extraction cannot resume.

Will resetting the subscription cause data duplication?

No — resetting the subscription triggers a full load to reload all current data. Ensure the target table is truncated before the full load to avoid accumulating old records.

How do I use ODQMON to check the subscription state?

In SAP, run transaction ODQMON. Filter by Queue Name (the ADF subscriber name) and ODP Context (ABAP_CDS, BW, SAPI, etc.). The monitor shows queue status, record counts, and error messages for the subscription.

Will downstream Power BI datasets be affected?

Yes — delta failures mean no new data is loaded. The downstream dataset will show data up to the last successful delta run.

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