How To Fix RSDHA157 - Invalid XML document

RSDHA157 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDHA - HANA Analysis in BW

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Invalid XML document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDHA157 - Invalid XML document ?

  The SAP error message RSDHA157 "Invalid XML document" typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the XML data being processed. This error can arise during various operations, such as data extraction, loading, or transformation processes that involve XML documents.
  Causes:
  
  Malformed XML: The XML document being processed may not conform to the required structure or syntax, leading to parsing errors.
  Encoding Issues: There may be character encoding problems, such as the presence of invalid characters or incorrect encoding declarations.
  Schema Violations: The XML document may not adhere to the expected schema or DTD (Document Type Definition) that defines the structure of the XML.
  Data Source Issues: The source system from which the XML is being extracted may be generating incorrect or incomplete XML data.
  Network Issues: If the XML is being fetched from a remote source, network issues could lead to incomplete or corrupted data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Validate XML: Use