How To Fix CM_EHFND_REQ_EXT_IMP002 - Deserialization for content provider "&1" caused error "&2"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_REQ_EXT_IMP - Message Class For External Content Providers Import

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Deserialization for content provider "&1" caused error "&2"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_REQ_EXT_IMP002 - Deserialization for content provider "&1" caused error "&2" ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_REQ_EXT_IMP002 typically indicates an issue with deserialization when trying to process data from an external content provider. This error can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with integration or data exchange between SAP systems and external systems.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Format Issues: The data being received from the external content provider may not be in the expected format, leading to deserialization errors.
  Schema Mismatch: The structure of the incoming data may not match the expected schema defined in the SAP system.
  Encoding Problems: There may be issues with character encoding, especially if the data contains special characters.
  Network Issues: Intermittent network issues could lead to incomplete or corrupted data being received.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings for the content provider or the integration scenario could lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Format: Verify that the data being sent from the external content provider is in the correct format (e.g., JSON, XML) and adheres