How To Fix SADL_CONSUMP_SERVICE016 - Business entity '&1' is an analytical query

SADL_CONSUMP_SERVICE016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SADL_CONSUMP_SERVICE - SADL Consumption Service

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Business entity '&1' is an analytical query

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SADL_CONSUMP_SERVICE016 - Business entity '&1' is an analytical query ?

  The SAP error message SADL_CONSUMP_SERVICE016 indicates that the business entity you are trying to access is an analytical query. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to consume or access a business entity that is not designed for the type of operation you are performing, particularly in the context of SAP's Service Layer or OData services.
  
  Cause:
  
  Analytical Query: The business entity you are trying to access is defined as an analytical query, which means it is optimized for reporting and analysis rather than transactional operations.
  Incompatible Operation: The operation you are trying to perform (e.g., create, update, delete) is not supported for analytical queries, which are generally read-only.
  Service Configuration: The service might not be configured correctly to handle the request you are making.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Use the Correct Entity: Ensure that you are using the correct business entity for the operation you want to perform. If you need to perform transactional operations, look