How To Fix SRF_AUTHORING542 - Invalid JSON schema. Type &1 is not a valid JSON type.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRF_AUTHORING - Message class for SRF Authoring

• Message number: 542

• Message text: Invalid JSON schema. Type &1 is not a valid JSON type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRF_AUTHORING542 - Invalid JSON schema. Type &1 is not a valid JSON type. ?

  The SAP error message SRF_AUTHORING542 indicates that there is an issue with the JSON schema being used in your application. Specifically, the error states that the type specified (denoted as &1) is not recognized as a valid JSON type. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when working with SAP Fiori applications, SAP Gateway services, or other SAP technologies that utilize JSON for data interchange.
  Causes
  
  Incorrect JSON Type: The type specified in the JSON schema does not conform to the expected JSON types (e.g., string, number, object, array, boolean, null).
  Schema Definition Issues: The JSON schema itself may be incorrectly defined, leading to invalid type declarations.
  Data Mismatch: The data being sent or received does not match the expected structure defined in the JSON schema.
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between the version of the SAP system and the JSON schema being used.
  
  Solutions
  
  Validate JSON Schema: Check the JSON schema for correctness.