How To Fix ACI_API058 - Illegal node-test: &1

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: 058

• Message text: Illegal node-test: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACI_API058 - Illegal node-test: &1 ?

  The SAP error message ACI_API058 "Illegal node-test: &1" typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that utilize the ABAP programming language and may involve XML processing or XSLT transformations. This error indicates that there is an issue with the node-test in an XPath expression, which is not valid or recognized by the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid XPath Expression: The error is often caused by an invalid or unsupported XPath expression in the code. This could be due to a typo, incorrect syntax, or using a node-test that is not supported by the version of the XML processor being used.
  Unsupported Node-Test: The specific node-test being referenced (indicated by &1 in the error message) may not be supported in the context where it is being used.
  Data Structure Issues: If the XML data structure does not match the expected format, it can lead to this error when trying to access nodes that do not exist.
  
  
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