How To Fix S_WBEM053 - No character data allowed for CIM XML element &1

S_WBEM053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_WBEM - WBEM Client API

• Message number: 053

• Message text: No character data allowed for CIM XML element &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_WBEM053 - No character data allowed for CIM XML element &1 ?

  The SAP error message S_WBEM053 indicates that there is an issue with the CIM (Common Information Model) XML data being processed. Specifically, the error message states that "No character data allowed for CIM XML element &1," where &1 is a placeholder for the specific CIM XML element that is causing the issue.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when the CIM XML data being sent or received contains character data in an element that is not allowed to have such data. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect XML Structure: The XML might be incorrectly structured, leading to character data being placed in an element that is expected to be empty or contain only specific types of data.
  Data Mapping Issues: There may be a mismatch between the data being sent and the expected format defined in the CIM schema.
  Invalid Characters: The presence of invalid characters or formatting in the XML data can also trigger this