How To Fix EIT_GW_COMMON008 - Parsing of JSON literal &1 of property &2 failed.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EIT_GW_COMMON - Extensibility Template: Common Messages

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Parsing of JSON literal &1 of property &2 failed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EIT_GW_COMMON008 - Parsing of JSON literal &1 of property &2 failed. ?

  The SAP error message EIT_GW_COMMON008 indicates that there was an issue parsing a JSON literal in a property of a data structure. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway services when the JSON data being processed does not conform to the expected format or structure.
  Cause:
  
  Malformed JSON: The JSON string being sent to the SAP Gateway service may be incorrectly formatted. This could include missing quotes, brackets, or commas.
  Data Type Mismatch: The JSON data may contain values that do not match the expected data types defined in the corresponding ABAP structure. For example, sending a string where a number is expected.
  Special Characters: The JSON may contain special characters that are not properly escaped, leading to parsing errors.
  Incorrect Property Name: The property name in the JSON might not match the expected property name in the ABAP structure.
  
  Solution:
  
  Validate JSON Format: Use a JSON validator tool to check the structure of the JSON being sent. Ensure that it is well-formed and adheres to JSON standards.
  Check Data Types: Review the data types defined in the ABAP structure and ensure that the values in the JSON match these types. For example, if a property is defined as an integer, ensure that the JSON value is a valid integer.
  Escape Special Characters: If the JSON contains special characters (like quotes, backslashes, etc.), ensure they are properly escaped.
  Review Property Names: Double-check that the property names in the JSON match exactly with those defined in the ABAP structure, including case sensitivity.
  Debugging: If possible, enable debugging in the SAP Gateway service to get more detailed error messages or logs that can help identify the exact issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Gateway Documentation: Review the official SAP Gateway documentation for guidelines on JSON formatting and data types.
  ABAP Data Types: Familiarize yourself with the ABAP data types and structures to ensure compatibility with the JSON data being sent.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your application to catch and log errors when parsing JSON, which can help in diagnosing issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the EIT_GW_COMMON008 error in your SAP environment.