How To Fix FDT_WD_TOOLS117 - Problems with rendering of XML file

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_WD_TOOLS - Message Class for tools

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Problems with rendering of XML file

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_WD_TOOLS117 - Problems with rendering of XML file ?

  The SAP error message FDT_WD_TOOLS117 indicates that there are problems with rendering an XML file in the context of SAP's Flexible Data Import (FDI) or Web Dynpro applications. This error typically arises when there are issues with the XML structure, data types, or the way the XML is being processed by the application.
  Causes:
  
  Malformed XML: The XML file may not be well-formed, meaning it has syntax errors such as unclosed tags, incorrect nesting, or invalid characters.
  Schema Validation Issues: The XML may not conform to the expected schema or structure defined for the application, leading to validation errors.
  Data Type Mismatches: The data types in the XML may not match the expected types in the target system, causing rendering issues.
  Encoding Problems: The XML file may have encoding issues, such as incorrect character encoding (e.g., UTF-8 vs. ISO-8859-1).
  Missing Required Fields: The XML may be missing required fields or elements that are necessary for processing.
  
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