How To Fix /IWFND/MED_CHECK053 - Error checking '&1' of '&2': invalid_character

/IWFND/MED_CHECK053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/MED_CHECK -

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Error checking '&1' of '&2': invalid_character

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/IWFND/MED_CHECK053 - Details

• The SAP error message /IWFND/MED_CHECK053 indicates that there is an issue with the data being processed in an OData service. Specifically, the error message states that there is an "invalid character" in the data being checked. This typically occurs when the data being sent or received contains characters that are not allowed or expected in the context of the OData service.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Invalid Characters: The data being sent to the OData service contains characters that are not valid according to the OData protocol or the specific data model being used. This can include special characters, control characters, or characters that are not properly encoded.
  
  
  Data Format Issues: The data format may not conform to the expected format defined in the OData service. For example, if a string is expected but a numeric value is sent, it may lead to this error.
  
  
  Incorrect Data Mapping: If the