How To Fix 5Y578 - Inconsistent Data for XML File Composition

5Y578 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5Y - Error messages for info-type Italian module pools

• Message number: 578

• Message text: Inconsistent Data for XML File Composition

What causes this issue?

The configuration or composition of the XML file is not consistent.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The program does not start to create the XML file as long as the composi
tion is not consistent.

How to fix this error?

Please select the button 'Composition' and configure the XML file to
generate.
Pay attention to the values admitted and to the combinations of each
'composition' value.
CP
FP
FC
NS
For 'CP' you have to select the 'individual report' and the 'company
report'.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

5Y578 - Details

• The SAP error message 5Y578, which indicates "Inconsistent Data for XML File Composition," typically arises during the process of generating or processing XML files in SAP. This error suggests that there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the data that is being used to create the XML file, which can prevent successful file generation.
  Causes:
  
  Data Mismatch: The data being processed may not conform to the expected structure or format required for XML generation. This could be due to missing fields, incorrect data types, or unexpected values.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to XML file generation, such as incorrect mapping or transformation rules.
  Incomplete Data: Required data fields may be missing or incomplete, leading to inconsistencies when the system attempts to compile the XML file.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of data or configurations, it may lead to inconsistencies if the wrong version is being referenced.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Data Validation: