How To Fix ESH_IF_INA_JSON016 - Open object must be closed before closing the array

ESH_IF_INA_JSON016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_IF_INA_JSON - JSON validation

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Open object must be closed before closing the array

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_IF_INA_JSON016 - Open object must be closed before closing the array ?

  The SAP error message ESH_IF_INA_JSON016 indicates that there is an issue with the JSON structure being processed, specifically that an open object must be closed before closing the array. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Enterprise Search or when dealing with JSON data formats in SAP applications.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by a malformed JSON structure. In JSON, objects are defined with curly braces {} and arrays with square brackets []. If an object is opened but not properly closed before an array is closed, the JSON parser will throw this error. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect JSON Formatting: Missing closing braces or brackets.
  Improper Nesting: Objects and arrays not being properly nested.
  Data Generation Issues: If the JSON is being generated dynamically, there may be a bug in the code that constructs the JSON.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Validate the JSON Structure: Use a