How To Fix /IWBEP/SBDSP_DM008 - Constant value must start and end with an apostrophe

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/SBDSP_DM -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Constant value must start and end with an apostrophe

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/SBDSP_DM008 - Constant value must start and end with an apostrophe ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/SBDSP_DM008 indicates that there is an issue with a constant value in your OData service definition or in the data being processed. Specifically, the error states that a constant value must start and end with an apostrophe. This typically occurs when you are defining a constant value in a filter or a query, and the syntax is not correctly followed.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Syntax: The constant value is not enclosed in apostrophes. For example, if you are trying to filter a value like Name = John, it should be Name = 'John'.
  Missing Apostrophes: The constant value might be missing the starting or ending apostrophe.
  Improperly Formatted Query: The query or filter string may be improperly formatted, leading to the parser not recognizing the constant value correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Query: Review the query or filter expression where the error is occurring. Ensure that all constant values are properly enclosed in single apostrophes.
  
  Correct: Name = 'John'
  Incorrect: Name = John or Name = 'John
  
  
  
  Update the Code: If you are writing code (e.g., ABAP, JavaScript) that constructs queries, ensure that you are correctly adding apostrophes around string values.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After making the necessary corrections, test the query again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  OData Services: This error is commonly encountered when working with OData services in SAP, particularly when defining filters or query parameters.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation for the OData service you are working with for more details on query syntax and examples.
  Debugging: If the error persists, consider using debugging tools available in SAP to trace the execution and identify where the incorrect value is being set.
  
  By ensuring that all constant values are correctly formatted with apostrophes, you should be able to resolve the error message /IWBEP/SBDSP_DM008.