How To Fix POWLR033 - Error while parsing due to invalid XML

POWLR033 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: POWLR -

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Error while parsing due to invalid XML

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message POWLR033 - Error while parsing due to invalid XML ?

  The SAP error message POWLR033, which indicates "Error while parsing due to invalid XML," typically occurs when the system encounters an issue while trying to process XML data. This can happen in various contexts, such as when importing or exporting data, integrating with external systems, or processing web services.
  Causes:
  
  Malformed XML: The XML structure may not conform to the required syntax, such as missing tags, incorrect nesting, or invalid characters.
  Encoding Issues: The XML file may have encoding problems, such as using an unsupported character set or not properly declaring the encoding.
  Schema Violations: The XML data may not adhere to the expected schema or DTD (Document Type Definition) that the SAP system is expecting.
  Data Type Mismatches: The data types in the XML may not match the expected types in the SAP system, leading to parsing errors.
  Network Issues: If the XML is being fetched from an external source, network issues could lead to