How To Fix EBPP_REC_INV030 - XML file &1 does not start with the prolog

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EBPP_REC_INV030 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EBPP_REC_INV - SAP Biller Direct: Bill Receipt Processing

• Message number: 030

• Message text: XML file &1 does not start with the prolog

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EBPP_REC_INV030 - XML file &1 does not start with the prolog

  The SAP error message EBPP_REC_INV030 indicates that the XML file you are trying to process does not start with the expected XML prolog, which is <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>. This prolog is essential for XML files as it defines the version of XML being used and the character encoding.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Prolog: The XML file does not contain the XML declaration at the beginning.
  Incorrect Formatting: The XML file might be malformed or improperly formatted, leading to the absence of the prolog.
  File Corruption: The file may have been corrupted during transfer or storage, causing the prolog to be lost.
  Incorrect File Type: The file being processed may not actually be an XML file, or it may have been saved with the wrong extension.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the XML File: Open the XML file in a text editor and ensure that it starts with the correct XML prolog. If it is missing, add the following line at the very

  
  
  

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EBPP_REC_INV030 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EBPP_REC_INV - SAP Biller Direct: Bill Receipt Processing

• Message number: 030

• Message text: XML file &1 does not start with the prolog

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EBPP_REC_INV030 - XML file &1 does not start with the prolog

  The SAP error message EBPP_REC_INV030 indicates that the XML file you are trying to process does not start with the expected XML prolog, which is <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>. This prolog is essential for XML files as it defines the version of XML being used and the character encoding.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Prolog: The XML file does not contain the XML declaration at the beginning.
  Incorrect Formatting: The XML file might be malformed or improperly formatted, leading to the absence of the prolog.
  File Corruption: The file may have been corrupted during transfer or storage, causing the prolog to be lost.
  Incorrect File Type: The file being processed may not actually be an XML file, or it may have been saved with the wrong extension.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the XML File: Open the XML file in a text editor and ensure that it starts with the correct XML prolog. If it is missing, add the following line at the very