How To Fix COD_ERP_COMMON014 - Unexpected text/html ContentType

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COD_ERP_COMMON - COD_ERP_COMMON

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Unexpected text/html ContentType

What causes this issue?

Server Error:- Unexpected ContentType received from the call to the
Server

System Response

&V1&&V2&&V3&&V4&

How to fix this error?

Make sure the correct URL path is configured in middleware receiver
adapter and it matches the inbound communication service URL in the SAP
Cloud system.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COD_ERP_COMMON014 - Unexpected text/html ContentType ?

  The SAP error message "COD_ERP_COMMON014 Unexpected text/html ContentType" typically indicates that the system is receiving a response in an unexpected format, specifically HTML, when it is expecting a different content type (usually JSON or XML). This can occur in various scenarios, such as when making API calls or when integrating with other systems.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Endpoint: The URL being called may not be correct, leading to an HTML error page being returned instead of the expected data format.
  Server Errors: The server might be encountering an error (like a 404 Not Found or 500 Internal Server Error) and returning an HTML error page.
  Authentication Issues: If the request is not properly authenticated, the server may return an HTML page indicating that access is denied.
  Misconfiguration: There could be a misconfiguration in the SAP system or the external system that is causing the wrong content type to be returned.
  Network Issues: Network problems could lead to unexpected responses being received.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check the Endpoint: Verify that the URL being called is correct and points to the intended API or service.
  Inspect the Response: Use tools like Postman or browser developer tools to inspect the actual response being returned. Look for any error messages or HTML content that can provide clues.
  Review Logs: Check the SAP application logs and the logs of the external service to identify any errors or issues that may be causing the unexpected response.
  Authentication: Ensure that any required authentication tokens or credentials are being sent correctly with the request.
  Content-Type Header: Make sure that the request includes the correct Content-Type header (e.g., application/json or application/xml) to indicate the expected format.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your code to gracefully manage unexpected responses and log them for further analysis.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for the specific module or API you are working with to understand the expected request and response formats.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other developer communities for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  API Specifications: If you are working with a specific API, review its documentation for any changes or updates that might affect the response format.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the "COD_ERP_COMMON014 Unexpected text/html ContentType" error in your SAP environment.