How To Fix /AIF/ODATA009 - Invalid character &2 following leading 0 at position &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/ODATA -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Invalid character &2 following leading 0 at position &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/ODATA009 - Invalid character &2 following leading 0 at position &1. ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/ODATA009 Invalid character &2 following leading 0 at position &1 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Application Interface Framework (AIF) when dealing with OData services. This error indicates that there is an invalid character following a leading zero in a numeric field, which is not allowed according to the OData protocol or the data model defined in your SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Leading Zeros in Numeric Fields: The error usually arises when a numeric field is expected, but the input data contains a leading zero followed by an invalid character (e.g., a letter or special character).
  Data Format Issues: The data being sent to the OData service may not conform to the expected format, leading to parsing errors.
  Incorrect Mapping: There may be an issue with how the data is mapped between the source and the target, causing invalid characters to be included in numeric fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Data: Review