How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_CP086 - If no business data is requested then expand is not allowed

/IWBEP/CM_CP086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_CP -

• Message number: 086

• Message text: If no business data is requested then expand is not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_CP086 - If no business data is requested then expand is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_CP086 typically occurs in the context of OData services when a request is made to expand an entity relationship, but no business data is being requested. This can happen in scenarios where the OData service is expected to return related entities, but the main entity does not have any data to return.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  An OData request is made with an $expand query option, but the main entity does not have any data to return.
  The request is structured in such a way that it implies a need for related data, but the primary entity is empty or not found.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Request: Ensure that the OData request is correctly formed. If you are using $expand, make sure that the main entity actually has data. If there is no data for the main entity, you may need to adjust your