/IWBEP/SBOD267 - Only the ABAP type may contain non numerical characters

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/SBOD -

• Message number: 267

• Message text: Only the ABAP type may contain non numerical characters

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/SBOD267 - Only the ABAP type may contain non numerical characters ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/SBOD267: Only the ABAP type may contain non-numerical characters typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway or OData services when there is an issue with the data types defined in your ABAP code or the metadata of your OData service. This error indicates that a field is expected to be of a numerical type, but it contains non-numerical characters.
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The field in question is defined as a numerical type in the ABAP structure or OData model, but the actual data being processed contains non-numerical characters (e.g., letters, special characters).
  Incorrect Mapping: There may be a mismatch between the data types defined in the ABAP backend and the expected data types in the OData service.
  Input Data Issues: If the data being sent to the OData service contains invalid characters for a numerical field, this error will occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Types: Review the ABAP structure or data model to ensure that the field in question is correctly defined as a numerical type (e.g., INT, DEC) and that it does not allow non-numerical characters.
  Validate Input Data: Ensure that the data being sent to the OData service is valid. If you are sending data from a frontend application, validate the input to ensure it only contains numerical characters for fields defined as numerical types.
  Debugging: Use debugging tools to trace the data being processed when the error occurs. This can help identify where the non-numerical characters are coming from.
  Adjust OData Model: If necessary, adjust the OData model to ensure that the data types align with the ABAP definitions. This may involve modifying the metadata or the way the data is serialized/deserialized.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your application to catch and manage such errors gracefully, providing feedback to users about invalid input.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Gateway: This error is often encountered in the context of SAP Gateway services, which expose ABAP data models as OData services.
  OData Services: Understanding how OData services work and how data types are defined in the service metadata can help in troubleshooting this error.
  ABAP Development: Familiarity with ABAP data types and structures is essential for resolving this issue, as it involves ensuring that the backend definitions match the expected input/output formats.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.