How To Fix SMI_GENERAL042 - Invalid social media data request

SMI_GENERAL042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMI_GENERAL -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Invalid social media data request

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

The URL should start with a prefix http:// or https://

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMI_GENERAL042 - Invalid social media data request ?

  The SAP error message SMI_GENERAL042: Invalid social media data request typically occurs in the context of SAP's Social Media Integration (SMI) functionalities. This error indicates that there is an issue with the data being sent or received from a social media platform, which could be due to various reasons.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Incorrect API Configuration: The API keys or tokens used to connect to the social media platform may be incorrect or expired.
  Invalid Data Format: The data being sent to or received from the social media platform may not conform to the expected format or structure.
  Network Issues: There may be connectivity issues between your SAP system and the social media platform.
  Permissions and Access Rights: The user or application may not have the necessary permissions to access the social media data.
  Changes in Social Media API: The social media platform may have updated its API, leading to incompatibility with the current SAP configuration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check API Configuration: