How To Fix STW_OL016 - Error when parsing JSON: &1 does not exist in target structure

STW_OL016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STW_OL - Messages of the Object Layer (Stream Work Library)

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Error when parsing JSON: &1 does not exist in target structure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STW_OL016 - Error when parsing JSON: &1 does not exist in target structure ?

  The SAP error message STW_OL016 indicates that there is an issue with parsing JSON data, specifically that a certain field (denoted by &1) does not exist in the target structure defined in your SAP system. This error typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the JSON data being processed and the expected structure defined in the SAP application.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Mismatch in JSON Structure: The JSON data being sent to the SAP system contains fields that do not match the expected fields in the target structure. This could be due to:
  
  Missing fields in the JSON.
  Extra fields in the JSON that are not defined in the target structure.
  Incorrect field names or data types.
  
  
  
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the data model or the target structure in SAP, the JSON data may not be updated accordingly.
  
  
  Incorrect Mapping: If you are using a middleware or an integration tool, the mapping