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

ESJI_ODATA006 - Overview

• 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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ESJI_ODATA006 - Details

• 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