How To Fix RPM_INTEGRATION182 - Selected file is not a valid XML file; select a valid XML file

RPM_INTEGRATION182 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RPM_INTEGRATION - Integration Messages

• Message number: 182

• Message text: Selected file is not a valid XML file; select a valid XML file

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RPM_INTEGRATION182 - Selected file is not a valid XML file; select a valid XML file ?

  The SAP error message RPM_INTEGRATION182 indicates that the system has encountered an issue with the XML file you are trying to upload or process. Specifically, it suggests that the selected file is not a valid XML file. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Malformed XML Structure: The XML file may not adhere to the correct XML syntax. This could include missing tags, incorrect nesting, or other structural issues.
  Incorrect File Format: The file may not actually be an XML file, even if it has an .xml extension. It could be a different file type that has been incorrectly named.
  Encoding Issues: The file may be saved in an unsupported encoding format, which can lead to parsing errors.
  Schema Validation Failure: The XML file may not conform to the expected schema or DTD (Document Type Definition) that SAP is expecting for the integration process.
  Empty File: The file could be