How To Fix LE_SHP_ODATA_API_OD016 - Custom fields not found for update of delivery item &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Custom fields not found for update of delivery item &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LE_SHP_ODATA_API_OD016 - Custom fields not found for update of delivery item &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message LE_SHP_ODATA_API_OD016 indicates that there are custom fields that are not found when trying to update a delivery item in the OData API. This typically occurs when the system is trying to process a request to update a delivery item, but the specified custom fields do not exist in the context of the delivery item being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Custom Fields: The custom fields you are trying to update may not be defined in the delivery item structure or may not be included in the OData service.
  Incorrect Field Names: The field names specified in the update request may be incorrect or misspelled.
  OData Service Configuration: The OData service may not be properly configured to expose the custom fields.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the custom fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Custom Field Definition:
  
  Verify that the custom fields you are trying to update are correctly defined in the relevant data structure (e.g., in the delivery item).
  Ensure that these fields are included in the OData service.
  
  
  
  Update OData Service:
  
  If the custom fields are not included in the OData service, you may need to enhance the OData service to include these fields. This can be done using the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code SEGW).
  After making changes, regenerate the service and activate it.
  
  
  
  Verify Field Names:
  
  Double-check the field names in your update request to ensure they match the definitions in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user making the request has the necessary authorizations to access and update the custom fields.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the update request again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  OData Documentation: Review the SAP OData documentation for best practices on defining and using custom fields in OData services.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the OData service to trace where the error occurs and gather more information about the missing fields.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.