How To Fix /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI611 - Tag ... specified incorrectly

/PF1/MSG_FH_GUI611 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI -

• Message number: 611

• Message text: Tag ... specified incorrectly

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI611 - Tag ... specified incorrectly ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI611 Tag <PI>...</PI> specified incorrectly typically indicates an issue with the XML structure or the data being processed in a specific function or transaction. This error often arises when the system encounters an unexpected or malformed XML tag during processing.
  Causes:
  
  Malformed XML: The XML data being processed may have incorrect syntax, such as missing closing tags, incorrect nesting, or invalid characters.
  Incorrect Tag Usage: The <PI> tag (Processing Instruction) may be used incorrectly or in an unexpected context.
  Data Mapping Issues: If the data being sent to or received from an interface does not match the expected format, it can lead to this error.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the expected XML schema version and the version being used in the transaction.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Validate XML Structure: Use an XML validator to check the structure of the XML data being processed. Ensure that all tags are correctly opened and closed,