How To Fix IWB_MPS013 - Only XML texts can be compared with each other

IWB_MPS013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IWB_MPS - Messages for Multi-Product Support

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Only XML texts can be compared with each other

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IWB_MPS013 - Only XML texts can be compared with each other ?

  The SAP error message IWB_MPS013: "Only XML texts can be compared with each other" typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway or OData services when there is an issue with the data format being processed. This error indicates that the system is attempting to compare or process data that is not in the expected XML format.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Format Mismatch: The error usually arises when the system expects XML data but receives data in a different format (e.g., JSON or plain text).
  Incorrect Service Configuration: The OData service may not be correctly configured to handle the expected XML format.
  Malformed XML: If the XML data being processed is malformed or does not conform to the expected schema, it can lead to this error.
  Incompatible Data Types: The comparison operation may be trying to compare incompatible data types, which can happen if the data is not properly serialized.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Format: Ensure that the data being