How To Fix ESJI_ODATA006 - The URL contains an invalid filter value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESJI_ODATA - OData Service Messages

• Message number: 006

• Message text: The URL contains an invalid filter value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESJI_ODATA006 - The URL contains an invalid filter value ?

  The SAP error message ESJI_ODATA006 indicates that there is an issue with the filter value specified in an OData service request. This error typically arises when the filter value does not conform to the expected format or data type defined in the OData service metadata.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Data Type: The filter value provided does not match the expected data type (e.g., string, integer, date).
  Incorrect Syntax: The syntax of the filter expression may be incorrect, such as missing quotes for string values or incorrect operators.
  Unsupported Characters: The filter value may contain characters that are not allowed or are improperly encoded.
  Non-existent Values: The filter value may refer to a value that does not exist in the underlying data source.
  Service Metadata Changes: Changes in the OData service metadata (e.g., changes in entity types or properties) that are not reflected in the client request.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Types: Ensure that the filter values match the expected data types as defined in the OData service metadata.
  Validate Syntax: Review the syntax of the filter expression. Ensure that string values are enclosed in single quotes and that operators are used correctly.
  Escape Special Characters: If the filter value contains special characters, ensure they are properly escaped or encoded.
  Verify Values: Check if the filter value exists in the data source. You can do this by querying the data without filters to see the available values.
  Review Service Metadata: If there have been recent changes to the OData service, review the metadata to ensure that the filter values are still valid.
  Test with Simple Filters: Start with a simple filter to see if it works, then gradually add complexity to identify the specific issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  OData Documentation: Refer to the official OData documentation for guidelines on constructing filter queries.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the OData service you are using.
  Debugging Tools: Use tools like Postman or SAP Gateway Client to test OData requests and see detailed error messages.
  Logs and Traces: Review application logs or traces in SAP to get more context on the error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the ESJI_ODATA006 error.