How To Fix SEPM_BOR_MESSAGES072 - Consumer problem: Invalid 'Skip' value (&1)

SEPM_BOR_MESSAGES072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEPM_BOR_MESSAGES - EPM: Messages for BOR objects, e.g. Product ( SEPM0002 )

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Consumer problem: Invalid 'Skip' value (&1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SEPM_BOR_MESSAGES072 - Consumer problem: Invalid 'Skip' value (&1) ?

  The SAP error message SEPM_BOR_MESSAGES072, which indicates a "Consumer problem: Invalid 'Skip' value (&1)," typically arises in the context of SAP's Business Object Repository (BOR) or when dealing with service consumption in SAP applications. This error usually occurs when there is an issue with pagination or data retrieval, specifically related to the 'Skip' parameter used in OData services or similar data-fetching mechanisms.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Skip Value: The error suggests that the 'Skip' value provided in the request is not valid. This could happen if:
  
  The value is negative.
  The value exceeds the total number of records available.
  The value is not an integer or is improperly formatted.
  
  
  
  Data Source Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data source or service that is being queried, leading to unexpected behavior.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There might be misconfigurations in the OData service or the way the consumer application is set up to handle pagination.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Skip Value: Ensure that the