How To Fix /IWFND/CM_MGW098 - X-CSRF token is needed for Batch Processing with modifying operation

/IWFND/CM_MGW098 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_MGW -

• Message number: 098

• Message text: X-CSRF token is needed for Batch Processing with modifying operation

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/IWFND/CM_MGW098 - Details

• The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_MGW098 X-CSRF token is needed for Batch Processing with modifying operation typically occurs in the context of OData services when you are trying to perform batch operations that include modifying data (like POST, PUT, or DELETE requests) without providing a valid CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery) token. This is a security measure to prevent unauthorized actions on the server.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing CSRF Token: The request does not include a valid CSRF token, which is required for modifying operations in OData services.
  Session Expiration: The CSRF token may have expired if the session has been inactive for a while.
  Incorrect Request Format: The batch request may not be formatted correctly, leading to the server not recognizing the CSRF token.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Obtain a CSRF Token:
  
  Before making a batch request that includes modifying operations, you need to first send a GET request to the OData service endpoint to