How To Fix /PF1/MSG_EH_BAPI_EH039 - Response type is not Redirection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_EH_BAPI_EH -

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Response type is not Redirection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_EH_BAPI_EH039 - Response type is not Redirection ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_EH_BAPI_EH039 Response type is not Redirection typically occurs in the context of using Business Application Programming Interfaces (BAPIs) or when dealing with HTTP responses in SAP applications, particularly in the context of SAP Fiori or SAP Gateway services.
  Cause:
  This error generally indicates that the system expected a response type of "Redirection" but received a different type of response. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The service or BAPI might not be configured correctly to handle the expected response types.
  Service Implementation Issues: There may be issues in the implementation of the service or BAPI that prevent it from returning the correct response type.
  Network Issues: Problems in the network or communication layer that affect how responses are sent or received.
  Authorization Issues: The user might not have the necessary authorizations to access the service, leading to unexpected response types.
  Version Mismatch: There could be a mismatch between the expected version of the service and the one being called.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Service Configuration: Ensure that the BAPI or service is correctly configured to return the expected response type. This may involve checking the service definition in the SAP Gateway or the BAPI configuration.
  
  
  Review Implementation: If you have access to the code, review the implementation of the BAPI or service to ensure that it is correctly handling response types.
  
  
  Test with Different Users: Try accessing the service with different user credentials to rule out authorization issues.
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity: Ensure that there are no network issues affecting the communication between the client and the SAP system.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to the backend, consider debugging the BAPI or service to see where the response type is being set and why it is not returning the expected value.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for the specific BAPI or service you are using to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BAPI Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the specific BAPI documentation to understand its expected behavior and response types.
  SAP Gateway: If you are working with SAP Gateway services, review the Gateway logs for additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context.
  Fiori Applications: If this error occurs in the context of a Fiori application, check the Fiori launchpad configuration and the associated OData services.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.