How To Fix EIT_GW_UI_TEXT006 - Parsing of JSON literal &1 of property &2 failed.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EIT_GW_UI_TEXT - Extensibility Template: Translated Messages for Assembly

• Message number: 006

• 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_UI_TEXT006 - Parsing of JSON literal &1 of property &2 failed. ?

  The SAP error message EIT_GW_UI_TEXT006 indicates that there is an issue with parsing a JSON literal in the context of an SAP Gateway service. This error typically arises when the JSON data being processed does not conform to the expected format or structure. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Malformed JSON: The JSON string being sent to the SAP Gateway may be incorrectly formatted. This could include missing quotes, brackets, or commas.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the JSON property does not match the expected type defined in the OData service. 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 does not match the expected property name in the OData model.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the version of the OData service and the client application consuming it.
  
  Solutions:
  
  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 OData service metadata to ensure that the data types in the JSON match the expected types. Adjust the JSON accordingly.
  Escape Special Characters: Ensure that any special characters in the JSON string are properly escaped. For example, quotes within strings should be escaped with a backslash (\").
  Verify Property Names: Double-check the property names in the JSON against the OData service definition to ensure they match exactly.
  Update Client Application: If there is a version mismatch, ensure that the client application is updated to use the correct version of the OData service.
  Debugging: If possible, enable debugging in the SAP Gateway to get more detailed error messages that can help identify the exact issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Gateway Documentation: Review the official SAP Gateway documentation for guidelines on JSON formatting and OData service definitions.
  OData Service Metadata: Access the metadata of the OData service (usually available at the service URL with $metadata appended) to understand the expected structure and data types.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered similar issues and to share solutions.
  
  By addressing the above points, you should be able to resolve the parsing error and ensure that the JSON data is correctly processed by the SAP Gateway.