How To Fix FEB_BSIMP104 - XML format error: element &1 is missing

FEB_BSIMP104 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FEB_BSIMP - Electronic Bank Statement Messages

• Message number: 104

• Message text: XML format error: element &1 is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FEB_BSIMP104 - XML format error: element &1 is missing ?

  The SAP error message FEB_BSIMP104 indicates that there is an issue with the XML format of the data being processed, specifically that a required element is missing. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or data imports/exports, particularly when dealing with bank statements or similar financial documents.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a mandatory XML element that the system expects to find in the incoming XML data. This could be due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect XML Structure: The XML file may not conform to the expected schema, leading to missing elements.
  Data Generation Issues: If the XML is generated by another system or process, it may not include all required fields.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in SAP may not align with the structure of the incoming XML data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FEB_BSIMP104 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check XML Structure:
  
  Validate the XML file against the expected schema.