How To Fix SABAP_DOC108 - Tag '&1' is not expected, because it has not been opened

SABAP_DOC108 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SABAP_DOC - ABAP Doc messages

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Tag '&1' is not expected, because it has not been opened

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SABAP_DOC108 - Tag '&1' is not expected, because it has not been opened ?

  The SAP error message SABAP_DOC108 indicates that there is an issue with a document tag that is not expected because it has not been opened. This error typically occurs in the context of ABAP programming, particularly when dealing with XML or document processing.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Malformed XML: The XML structure is incorrect, and the parser encounters a tag that it does not recognize as being opened.
  Incorrect Document Handling: The program may be trying to access or manipulate a tag that has not been properly initialized or opened in the document.
  Logical Errors in Code: There may be a logical error in the ABAP code that leads to the attempt to process a tag that should not be processed at that point in the execution.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check XML Structure: If you are working with XML data, ensure that