How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_V4_ANNO053 - Provided enumeration member is initial

/IWBEP/CM_V4_ANNO053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_V4_ANNO -

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Provided enumeration member is initial

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/IWBEP/CM_V4_ANNO053 - Details

• The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_ANNO053 Provided enumeration member is initial typically occurs in the context of OData services when there is an issue with the enumeration values being passed in a request. This error indicates that an enumeration member that is expected to have a value is instead being provided as an initial or empty value.
  
  Cause:
  
  Empty Enumeration Value: The error is triggered when an enumeration field in the OData request is sent with an initial value (e.g., null or an empty string) instead of a valid enumeration member.
  Incorrect Mapping: There may be a mismatch between the expected enumeration values defined in the OData service and the values being sent in the request.
  Client-Side Issue: The client application (e.g., UI5 application) may not be correctly populating the enumeration field before sending the request.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Request Payload: Review the OData request payload to ensure that all enumeration fields are populated with valid values. Make