How To Fix LE_SHP_ODATA_API_OD012 - HTTP method '&1' is not supported by this entityset

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LE_SHP_ODATA_API_OD - Remote API Message Class for Outbound Delivery

• Message number: 012

• Message text: HTTP method '&1' is not supported by this entityset

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LE_SHP_ODATA_API_OD012 - HTTP method '&1' is not supported by this entityset ?

  The SAP error message LE_SHP_ODATA_API_OD012 indicates that the HTTP method you are trying to use is not supported for the specified entity set in the OData service. This typically occurs when you attempt to perform an operation (like POST, PUT, DELETE) that is not allowed for that particular entity set.
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported HTTP Method: The entity set you are trying to access does not support the HTTP method you are using. For example, if you are trying to use a POST method on an entity set that only supports GET, you will encounter this error.
  Incorrect URL: The URL you are using might be incorrect or not pointing to the right entity set.
  Service Configuration: The OData service might not be configured to allow certain operations on the entity set.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user might not have the necessary permissions to perform the operation, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check HTTP Method: Verify that you are using the correct HTTP method for the operation you want to perform. Refer to the OData service documentation to see which methods are supported for the specific entity set.
  Review Entity Set: Ensure that you are targeting the correct entity set in your OData service. Check the service metadata to confirm the available entity sets and their supported operations.
  Service Configuration: If you have access to the backend, check the OData service configuration to ensure that the entity set is set up to allow the desired operations.
  Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to perform the operation. Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user in the SAP system.
  Testing with Tools: Use tools like Postman or SAP Gateway Client to test the OData service and verify the supported operations for the entity set.
  
  Related Information:
  
  OData Documentation: Refer to the official OData documentation for details on HTTP methods and entity set operations.
  SAP Gateway: If you are working with SAP Gateway, check the transaction /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to manage and maintain OData services.
  Error Logs: Check the SAP application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that might provide additional context for the issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution.