How To Fix SDS_COMMON049 - Entered XML is invalid

SDS_COMMON049 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDS_COMMON -

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Entered XML is invalid

What causes this issue?

An exception was raised during the transformation of the XML information
into the internal format.

System Response

The processing is canceled.

How to fix this error?

This error can occur if a file is loaded that does not match the XML
format.
Check the content of the XML file.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SDS_COMMON049 - Details

• The SAP error message SDS_COMMON049, which states "Entered XML is invalid," typically occurs when there is an issue with the XML data being processed in the SAP system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during data import/export operations, integration scenarios, or when working with web services.
  Causes:
  
  Malformed XML Structure: The XML data may not adhere to the correct syntax or structure, such as missing closing tags, incorrect nesting, or invalid characters.
  Schema Validation Failure: The XML may not conform to the expected schema (XSD) defined for the data being processed. This can include missing required elements or attributes.
  Encoding Issues: The XML may contain characters that are not properly encoded, leading to parsing errors.
  Incorrect Data Types: The values in the XML may not match the expected data types defined in the schema.
  Namespace Issues: If the XML uses namespaces, there may be discrepancies or misconfigurations in how they are defined or