How To Fix BTFR_MESS163 - The number of opening and closing tags is different

BTFR_MESS163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BTFR_MESS - Messages for BTFR Text Administration

• Message number: 163

• Message text: The number of opening and closing tags is different

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BTFR_MESS163 - The number of opening and closing tags is different ?

  The SAP error message BTFR_MESS163, which states "The number of opening and closing tags is different," typically occurs in the context of data transfer or processing XML files in SAP. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the opening and closing tags in an XML document, which can lead to issues in parsing or processing the data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Malformed XML: The most common cause is that the XML document being processed is not well-formed. This means that there are either missing closing tags, extra opening tags, or improperly nested tags.
  Data Transfer Issues: If the XML is generated dynamically (e.g., from a database or application), there may be issues in the logic that constructs the XML, leading to mismatched tags.
  Encoding Issues: Sometimes, special characters or incorrect encoding can lead to parsing errors, which may manifest as tag mismatches.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Validate the XML: Use an XML validator tool to check the structure of the