How To Fix SADT_RESOURCE046 - The If-Match header value does not match the server-side ETag for &1 &2

SADT_RESOURCE046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SADT_RESOURCE - Resource messages

• Message number: 046

• Message text: The If-Match header value does not match the server-side ETag for &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SADT_RESOURCE046 - The If-Match header value does not match the server-side ETag for &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message SADT_RESOURCE046 indicates that there is a mismatch between the If-Match header value sent in an HTTP request and the server-side ETag (Entity Tag) for the resource being accessed. This typically occurs in scenarios involving RESTful APIs or OData services where optimistic concurrency control is implemented.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  ETag Mismatch: The ETag value in the If-Match header does not match the current ETag of the resource on the server. This can happen if:
  
  The resource has been modified since the client last retrieved it.
  The client is trying to update or delete a resource using an outdated ETag.
  The resource was deleted or replaced by another operation.
  
  
  
  Concurrency Issues: Multiple clients may be trying to modify the same resource simultaneously, leading to conflicts.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Retrieve the Latest ETag: Before making an update or delete request, ensure that you retrieve the latest version of the resource, including its current ETag. This can be done by performing a