How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_CP005 - Invalid http method '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_CP -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Invalid http method '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_CP005 - Invalid http method '&1' ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_CP005 Invalid http method '&1' typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway services when an HTTP request is made using an unsupported or invalid HTTP method. The placeholder &1 in the error message will be replaced with the actual HTTP method that was attempted (e.g., GET, POST, PUT, DELETE).
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported HTTP Method: The HTTP method used in the request is not supported by the service you are trying to access. For example, if the service only supports GET and POST, but you are trying to use PUT or DELETE, this error will occur.
  Incorrect Service Configuration: The service may not be configured to handle the specific HTTP method you are using.
  Client-Side Error: The client application (e.g., a web application or mobile app) may be incorrectly configured to use the wrong HTTP method.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Supported Methods: Review the documentation for the specific OData service you are trying to access to determine which HTTP methods are supported.
  Modify the Request: Change the HTTP method in your request to one that is supported by the service. For example, if you are trying to use PUT, but the service only supports GET and POST, switch to one of those methods.
  Service Implementation: If you are developing or maintaining the OData service, ensure that the service implementation correctly supports the intended HTTP methods. You may need to implement additional methods in the service if required.
  Testing Tools: Use tools like Postman or curl to test the service with different HTTP methods to see which ones are accepted.
  Check Gateway Logs: If you have access to the SAP Gateway logs, check for additional error messages or details that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  OData Services: Understand the OData protocol and how it defines the use of HTTP methods for CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete).
  SAP Gateway: Familiarize yourself with SAP Gateway and how it handles HTTP requests and responses.
  Error Handling: Implement proper error handling in your client application to gracefully manage situations where an invalid HTTP method is used.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /IWBEP/CM_CP005 Invalid http method '&1' error and ensure that your HTTP requests are correctly formatted for the SAP Gateway service you are working with.