How To Fix /IWBEP/SBDSP_UI040 - Constant value cannot be set for a data source parameter of type output

/IWBEP/SBDSP_UI040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/SBDSP_UI -

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Constant value cannot be set for a data source parameter of type output

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/IWBEP/SBDSP_UI040 - Details

• The SAP error message /IWBEP/SBDSP_UI040 indicates that there is an issue with setting a constant value for a data source parameter that is defined as an output parameter. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway or OData services where parameters are defined for data sources in the service definition.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Output Parameter Misconfiguration: The error arises when you attempt to set a constant value for a parameter that is defined as an output parameter. Output parameters are meant to return data from the service, and they cannot be assigned a constant value.
  
  
  Incorrect Data Source Definition: The data source might be incorrectly defined in the service, leading to the attempt to set a constant value where it is not allowed.
  
  
  Service Implementation Issues: If the service implementation logic tries to set a value for an output parameter, it will trigger this error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Parameter Definitions: Check the definitions of the parameters in the