How To Fix FRMLMSC166 - Error occurred when transforming the XML file

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FRMLMSC - RMS-FRM: Miscellaneous Messages for Formula

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Error occurred when transforming the XML file

What causes this issue?

An error occurred during the transformation of the recipe data that
should be in XML format to the internal structures.

System Response

The system terminates the transformation and no data is processed.

How to fix this error?

Check the consistency of the XML file. You can use the description of
the data format available in XSD format for this, too.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRMLMSC166 - Error occurred when transforming the XML file ?

  The SAP error message FRMLMSC166 indicates that there was an issue during the transformation of an XML file. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when processing data in SAP systems that involve XML transformations, such as in SAP PI/PO (Process Integration/Process Orchestration) or when dealing with XML-based interfaces.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Malformed XML: The XML file may not be well-formed, meaning it has syntax errors that prevent it from being parsed correctly.
  Schema Validation Errors: The XML may not conform to the expected schema (XSD) that the system is trying to validate against.
  Transformation Logic Issues: There may be issues in the XSLT (Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations) used for transforming the XML, such as incorrect paths or logic errors.
  Encoding Issues: The XML file may have encoding problems, such as incorrect character encoding declarations.
  Missing or Incorrect Data: Required fields may be missing or contain incorrect data that the transformation logic cannot handle.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Validate the XML: Use an XML validator to check if the XML file is well-formed and adheres to the required schema. Fix any errors found.
  Check the XSLT: Review the XSLT used for the transformation to ensure it is correct and that all paths and logic are properly defined.
  Review Encoding: Ensure that the XML file is saved with the correct encoding (e.g., UTF-8) and that the encoding declaration in the XML header matches the actual encoding.
  Debugging: If possible, enable debugging or logging in the SAP system to get more detailed error messages that can help identify the specific issue.
  Test with Sample Data: If applicable, test the transformation with a simplified or sample XML file to isolate the problem.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or community forums for any known issues related to the specific version of SAP you are using.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to XML processing or the specific error message.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels where similar issues may have been discussed.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to XML processing, transformation, and integration scenarios for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurred.