How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_V4_COS131 - Group identifier '&1' is invalid

/IWBEP/CM_V4_COS131 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_V4_COS -

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Group identifier '&1' is invalid

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/IWBEP/CM_V4_COS131 - Details

• The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_COS131 Group identifier '&1' is invalid typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that the group identifier specified in the request is not recognized or is invalid. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Group Identifier: The group identifier specified in the request does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or because the group has not been defined.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified group.
  
  Configuration Issues: The OData service may not be properly configured to recognize the group identifier.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model or service definitions, the group identifier may have been removed or altered.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Group Identifier: Verify that the group identifier you are using in your request is correct. Ensure there are no