How To Fix HRPADNO_EDG098 - Unable to process XML file '&1'. Unsupported XML format.

HRPADNO_EDG098 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADNO_EDG - EDAG messages

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Unable to process XML file '&1'. Unsupported XML format.

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HRPADNO_EDG098 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPADNO_EDG098, which states "Unable to process XML file '&1'. Unsupported XML format," typically occurs when the system encounters an XML file that does not conform to the expected structure or schema required by the SAP application. This can happen in various contexts, such as during data imports, integrations, or when processing payroll-related XML files.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect XML Structure: The XML file may not adhere to the required schema or structure expected by the SAP system.
  Unsupported XML Version: The version of the XML file may not be supported by the SAP application.
  Missing Required Elements: The XML file may be missing mandatory fields or elements that are required for processing.
  Encoding Issues: The XML file may have encoding issues (e.g., UTF-8 vs. ISO-8859-1) that prevent it from being read correctly.
  Corrupted File: The XML file may be corrupted or improperly formatted, leading to parsing errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Validate XML Structure: Use an XML validator tool