How To Fix /SMB/BB_INSTALLER455 - Import failed; structure of GMD XML file not correct

/SMB/BB_INSTALLER455 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/BB_INSTALLER -

• Message number: 455

• Message text: Import failed; structure of GMD XML file not correct

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/SMB/BB_INSTALLER455 - Details

• The SAP error message /SMB/BB_INSTALLER455 Import failed; structure of GMD XML file not correct typically occurs during the import of a GMD (Global Master Data) XML file into the SAP system. This error indicates that the XML file does not conform to the expected structure or schema required by the SAP system.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect XML Structure: The XML file may not adhere to the required schema, which includes missing elements, incorrect nesting, or invalid data types.
  Version Mismatch: The XML file may be generated from a different version of the system or tool that is not compatible with the current version of SAP.
  Encoding Issues: The XML file may have encoding issues, such as special characters that are not properly encoded.
  Data Validation Errors: The data within the XML file may not meet the validation rules defined in the SAP system, such as mandatory fields being empty or data types being incorrect.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Validate the XML File: