How To Fix CM_EHPRC_XML007 - Parsing of XML fragment '&1' failed. Simple transformation: '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHPRC_XML - Error texts for PRC XML exceptions

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Parsing of XML fragment '&1' failed. Simple transformation: '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHPRC_XML007 - Parsing of XML fragment '&1' failed. Simple transformation: '&2' ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHPRC_XML007 indicates that there was a failure in parsing an XML fragment during the processing of a Simple Transformation (ST) in SAP. This error typically arises when the XML data being processed does not conform to the expected structure or contains invalid characters.
  Causes:
  
  Malformed XML: The XML fragment may not be well-formed, meaning it has syntax errors such as unclosed tags, incorrect nesting, or invalid characters.
  Schema Mismatch: The XML data may not match the expected schema defined for the transformation, leading to parsing issues.
  Encoding Issues: There may be character encoding problems, such as the presence of characters that are not valid in the specified encoding (e.g., UTF-8).
  Data Type Mismatch: The data types in the XML may not match the expected types in the target structure, causing parsing errors.
  Incorrect Transformation Logic: The Simple Transformation (ST) logic may have errors that lead to incorrect handling of the XML data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Validate XML Structure: Use an XML validator to check the structure of the XML fragment. Ensure that it is well-formed and adheres to the expected schema.
  Check Transformation Logic: Review the Simple Transformation code to ensure that it correctly handles the input XML and that there are no logical errors.
  Review Encoding: Ensure that the XML is encoded correctly. If the XML is being generated from another source, check that the source is producing valid UTF-8 or the expected encoding.
  Debugging: If possible, enable debugging for the transformation process to get more detailed error messages that can help identify the exact point of failure.
  Test with Sample Data: Create a simplified version of the XML data that is known to be valid and test the transformation with that data to isolate the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the error message CM_EHPRC_XML007. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for Simple Transformations in SAP to ensure that you are using the correct syntax and structure.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums or discussion groups, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.