How To Fix REST_CORE_TEXTS015 - Invalid opening bracket ('{') in URI template variable &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REST_CORE_TEXTS -

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Invalid opening bracket ('{') in URI template variable &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REST_CORE_TEXTS015 - Invalid opening bracket ('{') in URI template variable & ?

  The SAP error message REST_CORE_TEXTS015 Invalid opening bracket ('{') in URI template variable & typically indicates that there is an issue with the URI template being used in a RESTful service. This error arises when the URI template contains an invalid or improperly formatted variable, specifically when it encounters an opening bracket { that is not correctly defined or closed.
  Cause:
  
  Malformed URI Template: The URI template may have an incorrect syntax, such as an unclosed bracket or an extra bracket.
  Invalid Variable Name: The variable name within the brackets may not conform to the expected naming conventions or may contain invalid characters.
  Improper Configuration: The configuration of the REST service may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in parsing the URI template.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the URI Template: Review the URI template for any syntax errors. Ensure that all opening brackets { have corresponding closing brackets } and that the variable names are correctly defined.
  
  Example of a correct URI template: /api/resource/{variableName}
  Example of an incorrect URI template: /api/resource/{variableName{
  
  
  
  Validate Variable Names: Ensure that the variable names used within the brackets are valid. They should not contain spaces or special characters that are not allowed.
  
  
  Review Service Configuration: If the URI template is part of a service configuration, check the configuration settings to ensure that they are correctly set up.
  
  
  Test with Simple URIs: If you are unsure about the correctness of the URI template, try using a simpler version of the URI to see if the error persists. This can help isolate the issue.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for REST services to ensure that you are following the correct syntax and guidelines for defining URI templates.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider enabling debugging or logging for the REST service to get more detailed information about where the error is occurring.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Check the official SAP documentation for RESTful services for more details on URI templates and their syntax.
  Community Forums: Look for discussions in SAP community forums or Stack Overflow where similar issues may have been addressed.
  SAP Notes: Search for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or fixes related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the REST_CORE_TEXTS015 error in your SAP environment.