How To Fix ACM_SYNTAX196 - Optional element &1 is no valid field or association of entity &2

ACM_SYNTAX196 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACM_SYNTAX - ACM: DCL Syntax Error Messages

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Optional element &1 is no valid field or association of entity &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACM_SYNTAX196 - Optional element &1 is no valid field or association of entity &2 ?

  The SAP error message ACM_SYNTAX196 indicates that there is an issue with the syntax of an OData service or a query related to an entity in SAP. Specifically, it states that an optional element (field) specified in the request is not recognized as a valid field or association of the specified entity.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Field Name: The field name specified in the request does not exist in the entity definition.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the field name or entity name.
  Entity Definition Changes: The entity might have been modified, and the field was removed or renamed.
  Incorrect Entity Type: The request might be targeting the wrong entity type that does not contain the specified field.
  Service Metadata Issues: The OData service metadata might not be up to date, leading to discrepancies between the service definition and the actual implementation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Names: Verify that the field name specified in the request matches exactly