How To Fix /CFG/APPL_CFGENT014 - Cannot transform deep structure to XML

/CFG/APPL_CFGENT014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CFG/APPL_CFGENT -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Cannot transform deep structure to XML

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/CFG/APPL_CFGENT014 - Details

• The SAP error message /CFG/APPL_CFGENT014 Cannot transform deep structure to XML typically occurs when there is an issue with converting a deep structure (a complex data structure that contains nested tables or structures) into XML format. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when working with configuration data, data transfer, or integration processes.
  Causes:
  
  Deep Structure Complexity: The structure being transformed is too complex or deeply nested, which may exceed the limits of the XML transformation capabilities.
  Data Type Issues: There may be unsupported data types or formats within the deep structure that cannot be serialized into XML.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the relevant SAP application or middleware that handles the transformation.
  Memory Limitations: Insufficient memory allocation for the transformation process, leading to failures during the conversion.
  Version Compatibility: The version of the SAP system or the involved components may not support the transformation of certain deep structures.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Simplify the Structure: If possible, simplify