How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_V4_COS205 - Sub-expand expression missing; check parenthesis

/IWBEP/CM_V4_COS205 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_V4_COS -

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Sub-expand expression missing; check parenthesis

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/IWBEP/CM_V4_COS205 - Details

• The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_COS205 Sub-expand expression missing; check parenthesis typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that there is an issue with the OData query, specifically related to the use of the $expand system query option. The error suggests that there is a problem with the syntax of the query, particularly with the parentheses used in the expression.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Syntax: The most common cause of this error is an incorrect syntax in the OData query, particularly in the $expand option. This can happen if there are missing or mismatched parentheses.
  Invalid Navigation Properties: If the navigation properties specified in the $expand option do not exist or are incorrectly referenced, it can lead to this error.
  Complex Queries: If the query is complex and involves multiple levels of expansion, it may lead to confusion in the syntax, resulting in this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Query Syntax: Review the