How To Fix GENIL_WCF140 - Object &1 (obj kind &2):assigned root object &3 is no root object, but &4

GENIL_WCF140 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GENIL_WCF - Messages for genIL Model Editor

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Object &1 (obj kind &2):assigned root object &3 is no root object, but &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GENIL_WCF140 - Object &1 (obj kind &2):assigned root object &3 is no root object, but &4 ?

  The SAP error message GENIL_WCF140 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Gateway and the Generic Interaction Layer (GENIL) when there is an issue with the object model in the context of a Web Service or OData service. This error indicates that there is a mismatch in the expected object type or structure.
  
  Cause:
  The error message GENIL_WCF140 can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Incorrect Object Assignment: The root object that is being referenced is not correctly assigned or does not exist in the expected context.
  Object Type Mismatch: The object type being processed does not match the expected type. For example, the system might expect a certain type of object but is receiving a different one.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the service or the underlying data model that lead to this inconsistency.
  Data Integrity Issues: The data in the database might be inconsistent or corrupted, leading to