How To Fix RSO_RES_QMSGS020 - XML element expected

RSO_RES_QMSGS020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO_RES_QMSGS - Messages directly related to Query Designer.

• Message number: 020

• Message text: XML element expected

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RSO_RES_QMSGS020 - Details

• The SAP error message RSO_RES_QMSGS020: XML element expected typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an issue with XML data processing. This error indicates that the system was expecting a specific XML element but did not find it, which can lead to issues in data extraction, transformation, or loading processes.
  Causes:
  
  Malformed XML: The XML data being processed may be incorrectly formatted or missing required elements.
  Data Source Issues: The data source from which the XML is being generated may have inconsistencies or errors.
  Configuration Errors: There may be misconfigurations in the data extraction or transformation settings.
  Version Mismatch: The version of the SAP system or the data source may not be compatible with the expected XML structure.
  Network Issues: If the XML is being fetched from an external source, network issues could lead to incomplete data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Validate XML Structure: Check the XML being processed for