How To Fix /PF1/MSG_RD153 - Cannot read XML stream

/PF1/MSG_RD153 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_RD -

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Cannot read XML stream

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RD153 - Cannot read XML stream ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RD153 Cannot read XML stream typically indicates an issue with reading an XML file or stream in the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during data import/export processes, integration scenarios, or when working with web services.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Malformed XML: The XML file or stream being processed may be incorrectly formatted, which prevents SAP from parsing it correctly.
  Encoding Issues: The XML file may have an encoding that is not supported or recognized by SAP.
  File Access Issues: There may be permission issues preventing SAP from accessing the XML file or stream.
  Network Issues: If the XML is being fetched from a remote source, network connectivity issues could prevent successful retrieval.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system related to XML processing or the specific application using XML.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Validate XML: Check the XML file for proper formatting. Use an XML validator to ensure that it adheres