How To Fix COM_PME_PARSER200 - Lexical error

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PME_PARSER - Configuration

• Message number: 200

• Message text: Lexical error

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PME_PARSER200 - Lexical error ?

  The SAP error message COM_PME_PARSER200 Lexical error typically occurs during the parsing of a document or data input in the SAP system, particularly in the context of the SAP Process Management Engine (PME) or when dealing with XML or other structured data formats. This error indicates that the parser encountered unexpected characters or formatting issues that it could not interpret correctly.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Characters: The input data may contain characters that are not valid in the expected format (e.g., special characters in XML).
  Malformed XML: If the data is in XML format, it may be improperly structured, such as missing closing tags, incorrect nesting, or invalid syntax.
  Encoding Issues: The character encoding of the input data may not match the expected encoding (e.g., UTF-8 vs. ISO-8859-1).
  Data Type Mismatch: The data being parsed may not conform to the expected data types defined in the schema.
  Whitespace Issues: Leading or trailing whitespace in critical areas of the input can sometimes cause parsing errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Validate Input Data: Check the input data for any invalid characters or formatting issues. If the data is in XML format, use an XML validator to ensure it is well-formed.
  Check Encoding: Ensure that the character encoding of the input data matches what the SAP system expects. Convert the data to the correct encoding if necessary.
  Review Data Structure: If applicable, review the schema or structure that the input data is expected to conform to and ensure that the data matches this structure.
  Debugging: If you have access to logs or debugging tools, review them to identify the exact location of the error in the input data.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support resources for specific guidelines related to the data format you are working with.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By addressing the potential causes and following the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the COM_PME_PARSER200 Lexical error in your SAP environment.