How To Fix ESH_IF_INA_JSON010 - Document is empty - first element must be an object

ESH_IF_INA_JSON010 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_IF_INA_JSON - JSON validation

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Document is empty - first element must be an object

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_IF_INA_JSON010 - Document is empty - first element must be an object ?

  The SAP error message ESH_IF_INA_JSON010: Document is empty - first element must be an object typically occurs in the context of SAP's Enterprise Search or when working with the Information Access (INA) framework. This error indicates that the JSON document being processed is either empty or not formatted correctly, specifically that the first element of the JSON should be an object.
  Causes:
  
  Empty Response: The JSON response from a service or API call is empty, meaning no data was returned.
  Incorrect JSON Format: The JSON structure is not valid. For example, it might start with an array instead of an object, or it may have syntax errors.
  Service Issues: The backend service that generates the JSON response may be down or not functioning correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the data, resulting in an empty response.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the SAP system or the service