How To Fix ARBFND_FRW208 - Error during xml output conversion; contact SAP

ARBFND_FRW208 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARBFND_FRW - Message class for package ARBFND_FRAMEWORK

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Error during xml output conversion; contact SAP

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ARBFND_FRW208 - Details

• The SAP error message ARBFND_FRW208 indicates that there was an issue during the XML output conversion process. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when generating reports, exporting data, or interfacing with other systems that require XML format.
  Causes:
  
  Data Format Issues: The data being processed may not conform to the expected XML schema, leading to conversion failures.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect settings in the SAP system related to XML output or the specific application can cause this error.
  Missing or Incorrect Mapping: If there are mappings defined for the XML output that are missing or incorrect, it can lead to conversion errors.
  System Bugs: There may be bugs in the SAP software that affect XML processing.
  Performance Issues: Large volumes of data or system performance issues can lead to timeouts or failures during the conversion process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Integrity: Ensure that the data being processed is valid and conforms to the expected XML structure. Validate