How To Fix FDT_CORE301 - Invalid document or root element; root element must be &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_CORE - Formula & Derivation Tool: Core

• Message number: 301

• Message text: Invalid document or root element; root element must be &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_CORE301 - Invalid document or root element; root element must be &1 ?

  The SAP error message FDT_CORE301 indicates that there is an issue with the XML document being processed. Specifically, the error states that the document or root element is invalid, and it must match a specified expected root element (denoted by &1 in the error message).
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect XML Structure: The XML document being processed does not have the expected root element. This could be due to a typo, incorrect formatting, or using a different XML schema than what is expected.
  Schema Mismatch: The XML document may not conform to the expected schema defined in the SAP system, leading to validation errors.
  Data Source Issues: If the XML is being generated from an external source or system, there may be issues with how that system is generating the XML.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that define what the expected root element should be.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check XML Document: Review the XML document to ensure that it has the correct root element as specified in the error message. The root element should match the expected value.
  Validate XML Against Schema: If you have an XML schema (XSD) that defines the expected structure, validate the XML document against this schema to identify any discrepancies.
  Correct Data Generation: If the XML is generated from an external system, ensure that the generation process is correctly configured to produce the expected root element.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that they are set up correctly to recognize the expected root element.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the process to see where the XML is being generated or processed to identify the root cause of the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation for more details on XML processing and error handling.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE37 (Function Module) to explore the relevant programs or function modules that may be involved in processing the XML.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the FDT_CORE301 error message in SAP.