S32DS Power v2.1 - SDK303 - Reload processor expert config fails with error on fatfs_update.chg

[remdzi]

Hello

I am using S32DS Power v2.1 with S32 SDK PA RTM 3.0.3

Everytime I reload the processor expert configuration I get these errors:

• Component is not selected (rtc_api)
• ERROR: Unexpected status of script: Beans\fatfs\Items\fatfs_update.chg, please contact Freescale support.
• No list to choose (RTC alarm list)
• No list to choose (RTC config list)

I always have to manually reselect the RTC API configured within FATFS. But the next time I reload the configuration the RTC API is deselected again and the same errors occur.

Regards,

Rémy

[petervlna]

Hello,

I was talking with our tool expert and he never encountered such issue.

The recommendation here is to uninstall it and do a fresh installation,

Best regards,

Peter

[remdzi]

Hello Peter,

I just tried with a fresh install on a new computer but I get the same error.

What I have done:

On a computer with W10 where S32DS was never installed

1. Install S32DS_Power_Win32_v2.1.exe
2. Install S32DS_PA_2.1_UP14
3. Create a new S32DS application for MPC5748G, only select Z4_0 core and choose to use SDK 3.0.3
4. Add a new fatfs from repository SDK_S32_PA15. PE asks for an OsIf component: Choose New component from  DK_S32_PA15
5. Configure fatfs component to have timestamp using RTC. PE asks for an Rtc component: Choose New component from  DK_S32_PA15
6. Reload configuration
7. Get the errors

Regards

Rémy

[petervlna]

Hello,

Ok, then I expect the issue is in the SDK itself.

I never used it before so I will rise internal ticket for SW team to check it.

Meantime, here are some steps that have helped others, maybe you will find it usefull:

1. Manually reselect RTC API before saving the configuration:

   • After reloading, go to FATFS settings and reselect the RTC API.
   • Save the configuration immediately after making the change.

2. Force dependency resolution:

   • Open the .mex file in a text editor and verify that the RTC component is listed and properly linked to FATFS.
   • Look for entries like:
     <Component name="rtc_api" selected="true"/>
     and ensure FATFS references it.

3. Clean and regenerate the Processor Expert configuration:

   • Delete the Generated_Code and Project_Settings folders.
   • Reopen the project and regenerate the configuration.

4. Update or patch the SDK:

   • Check if there's a newer patch or hotfix for S32 SDK PA RTM 3.0.3.
   • Sometimes NXP releases silent patches that fix Processor Expert script issues.

Best regards,
Peter

[remdzi]

Hello Peter,

I have checked with a text editor the *.pe file (*.mex doesn't exists).

Here is the extract of the fatfs config that select osif and rtc components:

<ItemState>

<ItemSymbol>LinkItem</ItemSymbol>

<ListItemCount>1</ListItemCount>

</ItemState>

<ItemState>

<ItemSymbol>LinkGrp</ItemSymbol>

<ReadOnly>false</ReadOnly>

<UserReadOnly>false</UserReadOnly>

<Expanded>true</Expanded>

</ItemState>

<ItemState>

<ItemSymbol>Link0</ItemSymbol>

<ReadOnly>false</ReadOnly>

<UserReadOnly>false</UserReadOnly>

<Value>osif1</Value>

</ItemState>

<ItemState>

<ItemSymbol>LinkRTC</ItemSymbol>

<ReadOnly>false</ReadOnly>

<UserReadOnly>false</UserReadOnly>

<Value>rtcTimer1</Value>

</ItemState>

I have tried to manually patch the file with:

<ListItemCount>1</ListItemCount> --> <ListItemCount>2</ListItemCount>

or

<ItemSymbol>LinkRTC</ItemSymbol> --> <ItemSymbol>Link1</ItemSymbol>

but it changes nothing after reloading the configuration the rtc_api is always deselected.

Even more stange: if I change

<Value>osif1</Value> --> <Value>foo</Value>

after reloading the configuration osif1 is still selected...

Please keep me informed of the ticket you have open and the answer of your software team.

Regard

Rémy