How To Fix CRM_IC_5X_WS001 - Could not parse the BDC XML string sent from external application

CRM_IC_5X_WS001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_IC_5X_WS - Message class for IC WebClient Web Services

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Could not parse the BDC XML string sent from external application

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_IC_5X_WS001 - Could not parse the BDC XML string sent from external application ?

  The SAP error message CRM_IC_5X_WS001 indicates that there is an issue with parsing the BDC (Batch Data Communication) XML string that is being sent from an external application to the SAP system. This error typically arises in scenarios where data is being transferred between systems, particularly in CRM (Customer Relationship Management) contexts.
  Causes:
  
  Malformed XML: The XML string being sent may not be well-formed or may not adhere to the expected schema. This can include missing tags, incorrect nesting, or invalid characters.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data types in the XML may not match the expected types in the SAP system, leading to parsing errors.
  Encoding Issues: There may be issues with character encoding, especially if special characters are involved.
  Version Mismatch: The external application may be using an outdated or incompatible version of the API or interface that SAP expects.
  Network Issues: Intermittent network issues could lead to incomplete or corrupted data being sent.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Validate XML: