How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_V4_COS202 - Navigation property name missing in expand expression

/IWBEP/CM_V4_COS202 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_V4_COS -

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Navigation property name missing in expand expression

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/IWBEP/CM_V4_COS202 - Details

• The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_COS202 Navigation property name missing in expand expression typically occurs in the context of OData services when there is an issue with the way navigation properties are being referenced in an OData query. This error indicates that the OData service is expecting a navigation property to be specified in the $expand query option, but it is either missing or incorrectly formatted.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Navigation Property: The navigation property specified in the $expand clause does not exist in the entity type being queried.
  Incorrect Syntax: The syntax used in the $expand clause may be incorrect, leading to the inability of the OData service to interpret the request properly.
  Service Metadata Issues: The OData service metadata may not be correctly defined, leading to discrepancies between the expected and actual navigation properties.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of the OData service, the client may be referencing an outdated version that does not