Qlik Replicate SAP ODP Source Endpoint common problems with causes

[Bill_Steinagle]

Common issues with SAP Operational Data Provisioning (ODP) in combination with Qlik Replicate can arise from both the SAP backend and the integration layer. This article offers a breakdown of the most frequent problems and their causes:

• ODP Context Misconfiguration
• Missing or Inactive Subscriptions
• CDS Views Not Supporting UPDATE
• ODQMON Shows 0 Rows
• ODP Extractor Not Delta-Enabled
• Authorization Issues
• ODP Queue Corruption or Locking
• Java or SDK Issues on the Qlik Replicate Server
• Incorrect Task Configuration in Replicate

ODP Context Misconfiguration

Symptoms: No data or incorrect data pulled.

Cause: Wrong ODP context (such as SAPI, CDS, BW, ABAP_CDS) used in the endpoint configuration.

Fix: Confirm the correct context for the data source in SAP and match it in Qlik Replicate.

Missing or Inactive Subscriptions

Symptoms: No data appears in ODQMON or Qlik Replicate.

Cause: The subscription (such as QLIK_REPLICATE) is not created or is not active.

Fix: Check ODQMON for the subscription status. Re-run the task or reinitialize the subscription.

CDS Views Not Supporting UPDATE

Symptoms: CDC is not capturing updates.

Cause: CDS Views via ODP do not support UPDATE operations.

Fix: This is a SAP limitation. Consider redesigning the data model or using a different source.

ODQMON Shows 0 Rows

Symptoms: A task runs, but no data is captured.

Cause: No delta records available or incorrect delta initialization.

Fix: Verify that delta is enabled in the source and the extractor is correctly configured. Check with your SAP Basis team if necessary.

ODP Extractor Not Delta-Enabled

Symptoms: CDC fails, or only full load works.

Cause: The extractor (such as CDS View or a custom extractor) is not delta-enabled.

Fix: Use a delta-enabled extractor or modify the extractor logic in SAP.

Authorization Issues

Symptoms: Connection errors or missing data.
Cause: The SAP user used by Qlik Replicate lacks the required roles or authorizations.
Fix: Verify the user has access to:

• ODQMON
• SM37
• Relevant CDS Views or extractors
• RFC and ODP access

ODP Queue Corruption or Locking

Symptoms: Jobs hang or fail in ODQMON.

Cause: Queue corruption or locks from previous failed jobs.

Fix: Clear or reset the queue in ODQMON. May require SAP Basis support.

Java or SDK Issues on the Qlik Replicate Server

Symptoms: Endpoint fails to connect or crashes.

Cause: Missing or incompatible Java SDK used by Qlik Replicate's internal endpoint server.

Fix: Reinstall or update the Java SDK and verify compatibility with your Qlik Replicate version.

Incorrect Task Configuration in Replicate

Symptoms: A task fails or pulls incorrect data.

Cause: Wrong object name, context, or load mode selected.

Fix: Double-check task settings, especially:

• Object name (such as Z_VBAP_JW$F) Example: Table Object or Name in Task
• Load mode (Full Load vs. CDC)
• Endpoint server status

Environment

• Qlik Replicate