What causes DF-SAPODP-SourceNotSupportDelta?

The ODP object is a non-delta-enabled ABAP CDS view — delta support requires the @Analytics.dataCategory: #CUBE or #FACT annotation with a valid change pointer or timestamp field. A BW DataSource is set to Full update only and has no delta queue configured. A classic SAPI extractor does not have a delta queue enabled in transaction RSA3 or RSA6. The ODP object was originally designed for full extraction and was never set up for delta in SAP

How do I fix DF-SAPODP-SourceNotSupportDelta?

In the ADF data flow, open the SAP ODP source and change Extraction mode from 'Delta' to 'Full' as a temporary workaround to unblock the pipeline.. Verify whether the ODP object supports delta: in SAP transaction RSA3 (Extractor Checker), run a delta simulation for the extractor name — if it returns nothing or an error, delta is not supported.. For ABAP CDS views: confirm the view has a delta-enabling annotation (change pointers, validity table, or stream) — consult your SAP development team.. For BW DataSources: check in transaction RSA6 whether the DataSource has a delta update method configured.. If delta is a business requirement, work with the SAP team to either enable delta on the existing extractor or find an alternative ODP object that natively supports delta.

Medium severitydata source

Power BI Refresh Error:
DF-SAPODP-SourceNotSupportDelta

What does this error mean?

The ODP object in ADF does not support delta extraction. The pipeline is set to delta mode but the underlying SAP extractor has no delta capability enabled on the SAP side.

Common causes

1The ODP object is a non-delta-enabled ABAP CDS view — delta support requires the @Analytics.dataCategory: #CUBE or #FACT annotation with a valid change pointer or timestamp field
2A BW DataSource is set to Full update only and has no delta queue configured
3A classic SAPI extractor does not have a delta queue enabled in transaction RSA3 or RSA6
4The ODP object was originally designed for full extraction and was never set up for delta in SAP

How to fix it

1In the ADF data flow, open the SAP ODP source and change Extraction mode from 'Delta' to 'Full' as a temporary workaround to unblock the pipeline.
2Verify whether the ODP object supports delta: in SAP transaction RSA3 (Extractor Checker), run a delta simulation for the extractor name — if it returns nothing or an error, delta is not supported.
3For ABAP CDS views: confirm the view has a delta-enabling annotation (change pointers, validity table, or stream) — consult your SAP development team.
4For BW DataSources: check in transaction RSA6 whether the DataSource has a delta update method configured.
5If delta is a business requirement, work with the SAP team to either enable delta on the existing extractor or find an alternative ODP object that natively supports delta.

Frequently asked questions

How can I tell if an ODP object supports delta before configuring ADF?

Run transaction RSA3 for the extractor and select 'Delta' simulation — if records return, delta is supported. For ABAP CDS views, check for an annotated delta mechanism. For BW DataSources, check the update method in RSA6.

Is full extraction a viable long-term alternative?

For small tables (under a few million rows), yes — full extraction is straightforward. For large tables, full extraction is impractical; enabling delta in SAP is the right long-term approach.

Can I enable delta on an existing ODP object without SAP development work?

Sometimes — for BW DataSources, a SAP BW admin can configure delta in RSA6 without code changes. For ABAP CDS views and custom SAPI extractors, delta requires ABAP development to add change pointer or timestamp-based extraction.

Will downstream Power BI datasets be affected?

Yes — if the pipeline fails, no data is loaded and the dependent dataset shows stale data. Switching to full extraction unblocks the pipeline immediately.

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