How To Fix CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE259 - XML transfer file &1 contains errors

CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE259 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE - Report Templates

• Message number: 259

• Message text: XML transfer file &1 contains errors

What causes this issue?

You have tried to import a building block as an XML transfer file. The
XML transfer file &V1& cannot be read since the data in this file
contains errors.

System Response

The building block is not imported.

How to fix this error?

Correct the error in the XML transfer file or select a different XML
transfer file.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE259 - Details

• The SAP error message CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE259 indicates that there are errors in the XML transfer file specified by the placeholder &1. This error typically arises when the XML file does not conform to the expected structure or contains invalid data that prevents it from being processed correctly.
  Causes:
  
  Malformed XML Structure: The XML file may have syntax errors, such as missing tags, incorrect nesting, or invalid characters.
  Schema Validation Errors: The XML file may not adhere to the required schema or DTD (Document Type Definition) that SAP expects.
  Data Type Mismatches: The data types of the values in the XML file may not match the expected types in SAP.
  Encoding Issues: The file may not be encoded correctly (e.g., UTF-8) or may contain unsupported characters.
  Missing Required Fields: The XML may be missing mandatory fields that are required for processing.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Validate the XML File: Use an XML validator tool to check for syntax errors and ensure that the