How To Fix /IWBEP/EPM_PRODUCT048 - Invalid filter options

/IWBEP/EPM_PRODUCT048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/EPM_PRODUCT -

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Invalid filter options

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/IWBEP/EPM_PRODUCT048 - Details

• The SAP error message /IWBEP/EPM_PRODUCT048 Invalid filter options typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway or OData services when there is an issue with the filter options being used in a request. This error indicates that the filter criteria specified in the OData query are not valid or cannot be processed by the backend system.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Filter Syntax: The filter expression may contain syntax errors or unsupported operations.
  Unsupported Data Types: The filter may be trying to use data types that are not supported by the OData service.
  Field Names: The field names used in the filter may not exist or may be misspelled.
  Logical Errors: The filter logic may be incorrect, such as trying to compare incompatible data types.
  Service Metadata: The OData service metadata may not be correctly defined, leading to issues in interpreting the filter options.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Filter Syntax: Review the syntax of the filter options being used in the OData request.