How To Fix KTD_EXCEPTION004 - DTD must not be contained in XML document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KTD_EXCEPTION - KTD Exception Messages

• Message number: 004

• Message text: DTD must not be contained in XML document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KTD_EXCEPTION004 - DTD must not be contained in XML document ?

  The SAP error message KTD_EXCEPTION004 with the description "DTD must not be contained in XML document" typically occurs when there is an issue with the XML document being processed in SAP. This error indicates that the XML document includes a Document Type Definition (DTD), which is not allowed in certain contexts, particularly when dealing with XML processing in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Presence of DTD: The XML document being processed contains a DTD declaration. DTDs are used to define the structure and the legal elements and attributes of an XML document. However, in some SAP contexts, especially when using certain XML parsers or when adhering to specific standards, DTDs are not permitted.
  Incorrect XML Formatting: The XML document may not be well-formed or may contain syntax errors that lead to the parser interpreting it incorrectly.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the use of DTDs in XML documents.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Remove DTD