How To Fix /IWFND/CM_RS040 - Input parameter &1 is Initial

/IWFND/CM_RS040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_RS -

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Input parameter &1 is Initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_RS040 - Input parameter &1 is Initial ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_RS040 Input parameter &1 is Initial typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that a required input parameter for a function or service call is missing or has not been provided (i.e., it is "initial" or empty).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input Parameter: The most common cause is that the input parameter specified in the error message is not being passed in the request. This could be due to a client-side issue where the parameter is not included in the request payload.
  Incorrect Mapping: There may be an issue with how the input parameters are mapped in the OData service or the underlying function module.
  Service Configuration: The OData service might not be properly configured to handle the input parameters.
  Data Validation: The application logic may require certain parameters to be populated, and if they are not, it raises this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Parameters: Review the OData