How To Fix INM_IM004 - An error occurred in context to the EDM of the OData service

INM_IM004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: INM_IM - Message class for Innovation Management Integration

• Message number: 004

• Message text: An error occurred in context to the EDM of the OData service

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message INM_IM004 - An error occurred in context to the EDM of the OData service ?

  The SAP error message INM_IM004 indicates that there is an issue related to the Entity Data Model (EDM) of an OData service. This error typically arises when there is a problem with the metadata or the structure of the OData service being consumed or exposed.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Metadata: The EDM might be incorrectly defined, leading to issues when the OData service tries to interpret it.
  Service 
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the OData service settings or the service itself might not be properly activated.
  Version Mismatch: The client consuming the OData service might be expecting a different version of the service than what is provided.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the underlying data model that are not reflected in the OData service can lead to inconsistencies.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to access certain entities or properties in the OData service can also trigger this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Metadata: Review the metadata of the OData