How To Fix GENIL_WCF139 - Object &1 (object kind &3): Specify a root object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GENIL_WCF - Messages for genIL Model Editor

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Object &1 (object kind &3): Specify a root object

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GENIL_WCF139 - Object &1 (object kind &3): Specify a root object ?

  The SAP error message GENIL_WCF139 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Gateway and the SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system when working with the Generic Interaction Layer (GENIL) and the Web Client Framework (WCF). This error indicates that a root object must be specified for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Cause:
  The error message GENIL_WCF139 is triggered when:
  
  A request is made to the system without specifying a root object, which is necessary for the operation to be processed.
  The application logic expects a specific object type to be defined as the root object, but it is missing or incorrectly defined in the request.
  There may be issues with the configuration of the service or the data model that prevent the identification of the root object.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GENIL_WCF139 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Request: Ensure that the request being sent to the system includes a valid root