How To Fix /AIF/ODATA023 - Error starting array at position &1.

/AIF/ODATA023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/ODATA -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Error starting array at position &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/ODATA023 - Error starting array at position &1. ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/ODATA023 Error starting array at position &1 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Application Interface Framework (AIF) when there is an issue with processing an OData service that involves arrays. This error indicates that the system encountered a problem while trying to start processing an array at a specified position.
  Causes:
  
  Malformed JSON: The input data being sent to the OData service may be incorrectly formatted, particularly if it involves arrays. This could include missing brackets, commas, or other syntax errors.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data being sent may not match the expected data types defined in the OData service. For example, if the service expects an array of integers but receives strings, this could trigger the error.
  Incorrect Mapping: If the mapping between the source data and the OData service is not correctly defined, it can lead to issues when the framework tries to process the data.
  Configuration