How To Fix DPR_API003 - The specified file does not contain any XML data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_API - Messages for APIs in Project Management

• Message number: 003

• Message text: The specified file does not contain any XML data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_API003 - The specified file does not contain any XML data ?

  The SAP error message DPR_API003 indicates that the specified file does not contain any XML data. This error typically occurs when you are trying to import or process a file that is expected to be in XML format, but the content of the file does not conform to the XML structure.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect File Format: The file you are trying to upload may not be an XML file or may be in a different format (e.g., CSV, TXT).
  Corrupted File: The XML file might be corrupted or improperly formatted, leading to the inability of the system to recognize it as valid XML.
  Empty File: The file may be empty, which would result in no XML data being present.
  File Encoding Issues: The file might be encoded in a format that is not compatible with the SAP system (e.g., UTF-16 instead of UTF-8).
  Incorrect File Path: The file path specified may be incorrect, leading to the system