/AIF/ODATA013 - Invalid white space after E or e at position &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/ODATA -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Invalid white space after E or e at position &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/ODATA013 - Invalid white space after E or e at position &1. ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/ODATA013 Invalid white space after E or e at position &1 typically occurs in the context of OData services when there is an issue with the formatting of a numeric value in the payload being processed. This error indicates that there is an invalid whitespace character following an exponent indicator (E or e) in a numeric value, which is not allowed according to the OData protocol.
  Cause:
  
  Improper Formatting: The numeric value in the OData request or response contains a space after the exponent indicator. For example, a value like 1.23E 10 is invalid because of the space after E.
  Data Source Issues: The data being sent to the OData service may have been incorrectly formatted or manipulated, leading to this issue.
  Client-Side Errors: If the OData request is being generated by a client application, there may be a bug or misconfiguration in how the numeric values are being formatted.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Payload: Review the OData request or response payload to identify any numeric values that have a space after the E or e. Correct the formatting by removing any spaces.
  
  Example: Change 1.23E 10 to 1.23E10.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Sources: If the data is coming from a database or another source, ensure that the data is being formatted correctly before it is sent to the OData service.
  
  
  Client Application Fix: If the issue originates from a client application, check the code responsible for generating the OData requests. Ensure that numeric values are formatted correctly without any trailing spaces after the exponent.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the OData service again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  OData Specification: Familiarize yourself with the OData protocol specifications, particularly regarding how numeric values should be formatted.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes or the SAP Community for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, consider using them to trace the request and response to pinpoint where the formatting issue is occurring.
  
  By addressing the formatting of numeric values in your OData requests and responses, you should be able to resolve the /AIF/ODATA013 error.