How To Fix RETAIL_ST_ODATA016 - Entity set "&1" can be accessed intern. only by providing a list of IDs

RETAIL_ST_ODATA016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RETAIL_ST_ODATA - Messages for use in Fiori Retail Store Applications

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Entity set "&1" can be accessed intern. only by providing a list of IDs

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RETAIL_ST_ODATA016 - Details

• The SAP error message RETAIL_ST_ODATA016 indicates that the entity set you are trying to access via OData is restricted to internal access only and requires a list of IDs to be provided for the operation. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Retail or SAP S/4HANA systems when working with OData services.
  
  Cause:
  
  Entity Set Restrictions: The entity set you are trying to access is designed to be accessed internally, meaning it is not intended for public consumption through OData services.
  Missing ID List: The operation you are attempting requires a specific list of IDs to be passed in the request, which is not being provided in your current call.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Provide a List of IDs: Modify your OData request to include a list of IDs for the entity set you are trying to access. This typically involves using a query parameter or a request body that specifies the IDs of the entities you