How To Fix ACI_API006 - AST root node is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACI_API - EXPERIMENTAL, DON'T USE (Messages raised by the ACI's API)

• Message number: 006

• Message text: AST root node is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACI_API006 - AST root node is invalid ?

  The SAP error message ACI_API006 AST root node is invalid typically occurs in the context of SAP's Application Interface Framework (AIF) when there is an issue with the structure or content of the XML data being processed. This error indicates that the root node of the Abstract Syntax Tree (AST) is not valid, which can be due to several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid XML Structure: The XML data being sent to the AIF may not conform to the expected schema, leading to an invalid root node.
  Missing Required Fields: Certain required fields in the XML might be missing, causing the AST to be improperly formed.
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping between the source data and the target structure may be incorrect, leading to an invalid AST.
  Data Type Mismatches: If the data types in the XML do not match the expected types in the AIF configuration, it can lead to this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues