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5G NR SDAP Layer Failures: Root Causes and Solutions

By RF Wireless Expert Team

The following outlines common 5G NR test cases at the SDAP layer, including potential failures, their root causes, and proposed solutions.

Failure Case #1: QoS Flow Establishment/Modification Failure

This failure occurs when the network is unable to establish or modify a Quality of Service (QoS) flow as requested by the User Equipment (UE).

Root Causes:

  • Incorrect QoS parameters or mappings between the UE and the core network.
  • PDU (Protocol Data Unit) session setup failures.
  • Incompatibility in QoS settings between the UE and the core network.

Solutions/Rectifications:

  • Verify correct QoS mapping and configuration between the UE and the core network to ensure consistency and accuracy.
  • Optimize QoS flow management to ensure efficient resource allocation and the correct application of QoS parameters based on the service requirements.
  • Implement robust signaling procedures for PDU session establishment and modification to minimize errors and ensure successful setup.

Failure Case #2: SDAP PDU Loss or Reordering

This failure manifests as the loss of SDAP PDUs or their arrival out of the intended order at the receiver.

Root Causes:

  • Congestion in the lower layers of the protocol stack, leading to packet drops.
  • Buffer management issues, such as buffer overflows, causing PDUs to be discarded.
  • Improper QoS handling, resulting in prioritization issues and potential loss of certain types of traffic.

Solutions/Rectifications:

  • Ensure proper handling of QoS flows to prioritize latency-sensitive traffic and minimize the impact of congestion.
  • Optimize reordering and duplication management procedures to minimize the impact on high-priority traffic, ensuring timely delivery.
  • Balance load across multiple paths or bearers to avoid congestion and loss, distributing traffic to alleviate bottlenecks.

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