How To Fix CRM_WSC801 - Content of local file must be provided as XSTRING

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_WSC - WSC: Message Class for web Service Consumption Tool

• Message number: 801

• Message text: Content of local file must be provided as XSTRING

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_WSC801 - Content of local file must be provided as XSTRING ?

  The SAP error message CRM_WSC801 indicates that the content of a local file must be provided as an XSTRING. This error typically occurs in scenarios where a file is being uploaded or processed in SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) and the system expects the file content to be in a specific format (XSTRING).
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Type: The error arises when the data being passed to a function or method that expects an XSTRING is not in the correct format. This can happen if the file content is being read as a different data type (like STRING or RAW) instead of XSTRING.
  File Handling Issues: If the file is not being read correctly or if there is an issue with the file path, the content may not be available in the expected format.
  Function Module/Method Requirements: The function module or method being called may have specific requirements for the input parameters, and if those are not met, the error will occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Convert to XSTRING: Ensure that the content of the file is converted to XSTRING before passing it to the function or method. You can use the SCMS_STRING_TO_XSTRING function module to convert a STRING to XSTRING if needed.
  Example:
  DATA: lv_string TYPE string,
        lv_xstring TYPE xstring.
  
  " Read the file content into lv_string
  " ...
  
  " Convert to XSTRING
  CALL FUNCTION 'SCMS_STRING_TO_XSTRING'
    EXPORTING
      text   = lv_string
    IMPORTING
      buffer = lv_xstring.
  
  
  Check File Reading Logic: Verify that the logic used to read the file is correct and that it is indeed reading the file content as expected. Ensure that the file path is correct and that the file is accessible.
  
  
  Review Function Documentation: Check the documentation for the function module or method you are using to ensure that you are providing the correct parameters in the expected format.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the code to see what data is being passed at runtime. This can help identify where the data type mismatch is occurring.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  XSTRING: In ABAP, XSTRING is a data type used to handle binary data. It is often used for file uploads, downloads, and other operations involving binary content.
  Function Modules: Familiarize yourself with relevant function modules like SCMS_XSTRING_TO_BINARY and SCMS_BINARY_TO_XSTRING for converting between different data types.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes and documentation for any known issues or updates related to the specific version of SAP CRM you are using.
  
  By ensuring that the file content is correctly handled as XSTRING, you should be able to resolve the CRM_WSC801 error.