How To Fix EBPP_REC_INV031 - Unicode format for XML file & is not supported

EBPP_REC_INV031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Unicode format for XML file & is not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EBPP_REC_INV031 - Unicode format for XML file & is not supported ?

  The SAP error message EBPP_REC_INV031 indicates that the XML file being processed is not in a supported Unicode format. This error typically arises when the system expects a specific encoding for the XML file, but the file does not meet those requirements.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Encoding: The XML file may be encoded in a format that is not recognized as Unicode (e.g., ANSI, ISO-8859-1).
  File Corruption: The XML file might be corrupted or improperly formatted, leading to issues during processing.
  Mismatched Expectations: The SAP system may have specific requirements for the XML structure or encoding that are not being met by the incoming file.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check File Encoding:
  
  Ensure that the XML file is saved in a Unicode format, such as UTF-8 or UTF-16. You can use text editors like Notepad++ or tools like iconv to check and convert the file encoding.
  In Notepad++, you can check the encoding by going to the "Encoding" menu and selecting "Convert to