How To Fix IDOC_ADAPTER202 - XML parser: Error in row &1 column &2, error &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDOC_ADAPTER - Messages for the IDoc Adapter

• Message number: 202

• Message text: XML parser: Error in row &1 column &2, error &3

What causes this issue?

XML parser: Error in line &, column &, error &.

System Response

An error occurred when parsing the XML message. The XML format is not
valid.

How to fix this error?

Check the message and edit it manually, if necessary.

Procedure for System Administrators

Contact your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDOC_ADAPTER202 - XML parser: Error in row &1 column &2, error &3 ?

  The SAP error message IDOC_ADAPTER202 indicates that there is an issue with the XML parsing of an IDoc (Intermediate Document) during the processing of data. This error typically occurs when the XML structure does not conform to the expected format, which can be due to various reasons such as incorrect data, missing elements, or invalid characters.
  Causes:
  
  Malformed XML: The XML structure may be incorrect, such as missing closing tags, incorrect nesting, or invalid characters.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data being sent may not match the expected data types defined in the IDoc structure.
  Encoding Issues: There may be issues with character encoding, especially if special characters are involved.
  Schema Violations: The XML may not adhere to the defined schema for the IDoc, leading to parsing errors.
  Incorrect Mapping: If the mapping between the source data and the IDoc structure is incorrect, it can lead to parsing errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Validate XML Structure: Use an XML validator to check