How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_CP161 - Asynchronous processing not supported for this operation

/IWBEP/CM_CP161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_CP -

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Asynchronous processing not supported for this operation

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/IWBEP/CM_CP161 - Details

• The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_CP161: Asynchronous processing not supported for this operation typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services when an operation is attempted that does not support asynchronous processing. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to execute a certain type of request (like a POST or PUT) that is not designed to be handled asynchronously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Operation Type: The operation you are trying to perform is not designed to be executed asynchronously. For example, certain OData operations may only support synchronous processing.
  Service Configuration: The OData service may not be configured to handle asynchronous requests for the specific operation you are trying to perform.
  Client Request: The client (e.g., an application or a front-end) may be incorrectly configured to send an asynchronous request for an operation that does not support it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Operation Type: Review the operation you are trying to perform and ensure that it