How To Fix REST_CORE_TEXTS026 - HTTP client - invalid entity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REST_CORE_TEXTS -

• Message number: 026

• Message text: HTTP client - invalid entity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REST_CORE_TEXTS026 - HTTP client - invalid entity ?

  The SAP error message "REST_CORE_TEXTS026 HTTP client - invalid entity" typically indicates that there is an issue with the data being sent in an HTTP request to a RESTful service. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when using SAP Gateway, SAP Cloud Platform, or other SAP services that utilize REST APIs.
  Causes:
  
  
  Invalid Payload: The data structure or format of the payload being sent in the HTTP request does not match the expected format defined by the API. This could be due to missing required fields, incorrect data types, or malformed JSON/XML.
  
  
  Incorrect Content-Type: The Content-Type header in the HTTP request may not match the type of data being sent (e.g., sending JSON data with a Content-Type of application/xml).
  
  
  Authentication Issues: If the request requires authentication and the credentials are missing or incorrect, it may lead to this error.
  
  
  Endpoint Issues: The URL or endpoint being called may be incorrect or not properly configured in the SAP system.
  
  
  Service Configuration: The service might not be properly configured in the SAP backend, leading to issues when trying to process the request.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Payload Structure: Review the payload being sent in the request. Ensure that it adheres to the expected structure and includes all required fields. Validate the data types and formats.
  
  
  Verify Content-Type Header: Ensure that the Content-Type header matches the type of data being sent. For JSON, it should be application/json, and for XML, it should be application/xml.
  
  
  Authentication: If the service requires authentication, ensure that the correct credentials are being sent in the request. Check if any tokens or API keys are required.
  
  
  Validate Endpoint: Double-check the URL or endpoint being used in the request. Ensure that it is correct and that the service is active and reachable.
  
  
  Service Configuration: Review the configuration of the service in the SAP backend. Ensure that it is properly set up to handle the requests being sent.
  
  
  Check Logs: Look at the logs in the SAP system for more detailed error messages or stack traces that can provide additional context about the issue.
  
  
  Testing Tools: Use tools like Postman or curl to manually test the API with the same payload and headers to see if the issue persists outside of the application.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for the specific API you are working with to understand the expected request format and parameters.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  API Versioning: Ensure that you are using the correct version of the API, as changes in versions can lead to different requirements for requests.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the "REST_CORE_TEXTS026 HTTP client - invalid entity" error in your SAP environment.