How To Fix RSOXML405 - Tag <&1> (table &2) relates to an invalid field

RSOXML405 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSOXML - BW Metadata Repository: XML Import/Export

• Message number: 405

• Message text: Tag <&1> (table &2) relates to an invalid field

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSOXML405 - Tag <&1> (table &2) relates to an invalid field ?

  The SAP error message RSOXML405 indicates that there is an issue with the XML structure being processed, specifically that a tag (denoted by <&1>) in a specified table (denoted by &2) is related to an invalid field. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when dealing with XML data sources or data extraction processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Field Reference: The error usually arises when the XML structure references a field that does not exist in the specified table or is not correctly defined in the data model.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model (like renaming fields, deleting fields, or changing data types), the XML might still be referencing the old structure.
  Incorrect XML Format: The XML being processed may not conform to the expected schema, leading to invalid field references.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the data