How To Fix EIT_IMPORT_UI_TEXT020 - Entity payload is a string and cannot be converted to an object.

EIT_IMPORT_UI_TEXT020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EIT_IMPORT_UI_TEXT - Extensibility Template: Import UI Messages

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Entity payload is a string and cannot be converted to an object.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EIT_IMPORT_UI_TEXT020 - Entity payload is a string and cannot be converted to an object. ?

  The SAP error message EIT_IMPORT_UI_TEXT020 indicates that there is an issue with the data being processed, specifically that an entity payload is expected to be an object but is being provided as a string. This typically occurs in scenarios involving data import or API calls where the expected format of the data does not match what is being sent.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Format Mismatch: The payload being sent to the SAP system is in string format instead of the expected object format (usually JSON or XML).
  Incorrect API Usage: The API endpoint being called may require a specific structure for the data, and if the structure is not adhered to, this error can occur.
  Serialization Issues: If the data is being serialized incorrectly before being sent to the SAP system, it may result in a string instead of an object.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system or the integration layer that