How To Fix CL_SADL_GW_MDE_MSG016 - ANNONAME: Bad input: &

CL_SADL_GW_MDE_MSG016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL_SADL_GW_MDE_MSG -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: ANNONAME: Bad input: &

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CL_SADL_GW_MDE_MSG016 - Details

• The SAP error message CL_SADL_GW_MDE_MSG016 ANNONAME: Bad input: & typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and the SADL (SAP ABAP Programming Model for SAP Fiori) framework. This error indicates that there is an issue with the input parameters being passed to a service or function module, which is not being recognized or is invalid.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Input Parameters: The input parameters being sent to the service may not match the expected format or type. This could be due to incorrect data types, missing required fields, or unexpected characters.
  Data Type Mismatch: If the input data types do not align with what the service expects, it can lead to this error.
  Malformed Request: The request structure may be malformed, leading to the inability of the service to process it correctly.
  Service 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the OData service or the underlying data model.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, authorization problems can