How To Fix SAFTN_XX130 - Invalid XML opening tag &1

SAFTN_XX130 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAFTN_XX - SAF-T Cross-Module, Cross-Country

• Message number: 130

• Message text: Invalid XML opening tag &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAFTN_XX130 - Invalid XML opening tag &1 ?

  The SAP error message SAFTN_XX130 Invalid XML opening tag &1 typically occurs when there is an issue with the XML structure being generated or processed in the SAP system. This error is often related to the XML format not adhering to the expected schema or structure, which can lead to parsing errors.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect XML Structure: The XML being generated may have an invalid opening tag, which does not conform to the expected format. This could be due to a typo, incorrect tag nesting, or missing tags.
  Special Characters: The presence of special characters in the data that are not properly escaped can lead to invalid XML.
  Data Issues: If the data being processed contains unexpected values or formats, it may lead to the generation of invalid XML.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system related to XML generation or processing can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Validate XML Structure: Use an XML validator