Is the DataSource in your test case, the same test case as the request? That's why you don't need the extra #. It is required for the TestSuite level properties, since ReadyAPI has to know to go up a level.
@nmrao: Doesn't 2 in your reply only apply to TestSteps at the same level as the test request? IE, they have to be in the same test case? That is an important distinction.
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Most of the times, I use Type 1. Never remember using 2nd type. Thumb rule, which I follow, each test case independent. So, the case you mentioned does not arise or I never used as mentioned.
So it's in the same test case as the request you are using, then the property expansion should always be ${DataSourceName#PropertyName}. If that's the case, are you saying you still get sometimes where that doesn't evaluate or returns a null/empty string?
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The only time I've seen that is if my test case is not running the Data Source to load data. Did you try selecting the "Preload data if available" option on the Data Source?
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