How To Fix /UI2/CDMFCC308 - Value of item '&1' in container '&2' of &3 is not valid json. Skipping.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UI2/CDMFCC -

• Message number: 308

• Message text: Value of item '&1' in container '&2' of &3 is not valid json. Skipping.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /UI2/CDMFCC308 - Value of item '&1' in container '&2' of &3 is not valid json. Skipping. ?

  The SAP error message /UI2/CDMFCC308 Value of item '&1' in container '&2' of &3 is not valid json. Skipping. typically indicates that there is an issue with the JSON data being processed in the SAP Fiori application. This error occurs when the system encounters a value in a JSON object that does not conform to the expected JSON format.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid JSON Format: The value of the specified item in the container is not properly formatted as JSON. This could be due to:
  
  Missing quotes around string values.
  Incorrect use of commas or brackets.
  Special characters that are not properly escaped.
  
  
  
  Data Source Issues: The data being fetched from the backend might be corrupted or not structured correctly, leading to invalid JSON being generated.
  
  
  Configuration Errors: There might be issues in the configuration of the Fiori application or the OData service that is providing the data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check JSON Structure: Review the JSON data being processed. You can use online JSON validators to check if the JSON structure is valid. Look for:
  
  Properly quoted strings.
  Correct use of commas and brackets.
  Proper escaping of special characters.
  
  
  
  Debugging: Use debugging tools in the browser (like Chrome Developer Tools) to inspect the network requests and responses. Look for the specific item and container mentioned in the error message to identify the problematic value.
  
  
  Backend Data Validation: If the JSON is generated from backend data, ensure that the data being sent from the backend is valid and correctly formatted. You may need to check the OData service or the underlying database for any inconsistencies.
  
  
  Update Configuration: If the issue is related to configuration, review the settings in the SAP Fiori application and ensure that they are correctly set up to handle the data being processed.
  
  
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your application to gracefully handle such cases and provide meaningful feedback to users.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or Knowledge Base Articles that might address this specific error or provide guidance on similar issues.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific Fiori application and OData services you are using to ensure compliance with expected data formats.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.