How To Fix DADT_ELEMENT_INFO054 - Content Type of Request Body is not acceptable

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DADT_ELEMENT_INFO - Element Info for Dictionary

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Content Type of Request Body is not acceptable

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DADT_ELEMENT_INFO054 - Content Type of Request Body is not acceptable ?

  The SAP error message DADT_ELEMENT_INFO054 with the description "Content Type of Request Body is not acceptable" typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway or OData services when the content type of the request body does not match what the service expects. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when making HTTP requests to an OData service.
  Causes:
  
  
  Incorrect Content-Type Header: The client making the request may not be sending the correct Content-Type header. For example, if the service expects application/json but receives text/plain or another type, this error can occur.
  
  
  Malformed Request Body: The body of the request may not be formatted correctly according to the expected content type. For instance, if the service expects JSON but receives XML or an improperly formatted JSON string.
  
  
  Service 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the OData service itself, such as incorrect settings in the service definition or the service not