How To Fix IAC_XML004 - No element with type &1, name &2

IAC_XML004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IAC_XML -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No element with type &1, name &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IAC_XML004 - No element with type &1, name &2 ?

  The SAP error message IAC_XML004 indicates that there is an issue with XML processing, specifically that the system is unable to find an expected XML element with a specified type and name. This error typically occurs in scenarios involving the integration of SAP systems with external systems or when processing XML data.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Incorrect XML Structure: The XML being processed does not conform to the expected schema, meaning that the required element is missing or incorrectly named.
  Mapping Issues: There may be a problem with the mapping configuration in the SAP system, leading to the system looking for an element that does not exist in the incoming XML.
  Version Mismatch: The XML schema version being used may not match the version expected by the SAP system, leading to discrepancies in element names or types.
  Data Transmission Errors: Issues during data transmission may lead to incomplete or corrupted