How To Fix ODL702_PROCESS012 - Deserialization not possible; open node expected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ODL702_PROCESS -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Deserialization not possible; open node expected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ODL702_PROCESS012 - Deserialization not possible; open node expected ?

  The SAP error message ODL702_PROCESS012: Deserialization not possible; open node expected typically occurs in the context of data processing, particularly when dealing with serialization and deserialization of data structures in SAP applications. This error indicates that the system encountered an issue while trying to deserialize data, which means it was unable to convert the serialized data back into its original structure.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Malformed Data: The serialized data may be corrupted or not formatted correctly, leading to issues during deserialization.
  Mismatch in Data Structure: The structure of the data being deserialized does not match the expected structure. This can happen if there have been changes to the data model or if the data was serialized using a different version of the application.
  Incomplete Data: The data being processed may be incomplete, missing necessary nodes or elements that are expected during deserialization.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues