How To Fix GEF_CORE_MSG085 - Error in event action payload for the action type: &1 with field: &2

GEF_CORE_MSG085 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GEF_CORE_MSG - Message class for GEF core

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Error in event action payload for the action type: &1 with field: &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GEF_CORE_MSG085 - Error in event action payload for the action type: &1 with field: &2 ?

  The SAP error message GEF_CORE_MSG085 typically indicates that there is an issue with the event action payload in the context of SAP's event-driven architecture, particularly when dealing with event handling in applications like SAP S/4HANA or SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP). The error message provides specific details about the action type and the field that is causing the issue.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Payload Structure: The payload being sent for the event action may not conform to the expected structure or schema. This could be due to missing fields, incorrect data types, or unexpected values.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the event handling setup, such as incorrect mappings or settings in the event action configuration.
  Data Integrity Issues: The data being processed may have integrity issues, such as null values in mandatory fields or values that do not meet validation criteria.
  Version Mismatch: If there are different versions of the application or components involved, there