How To Fix /SMB/SC_MAIN181 - Cannot retrieve any XML data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/SC_MAIN -

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Cannot retrieve any XML data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/SC_MAIN181 - Cannot retrieve any XML data ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/SC_MAIN181 Cannot retrieve any XML data typically occurs in the context of SAP Business One or related systems when there is an issue with retrieving XML data, which is often used for data exchange or integration purposes. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be connectivity problems between the SAP system and the external service or database from which it is trying to retrieve XML data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the XML data source may be incorrect, leading to failed retrieval attempts.
  Service Unavailability: The external service or API that provides the XML data may be down or experiencing issues.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account may not have the necessary permissions to access the XML data.
  Malformed XML: If the XML data being retrieved is malformed or does not conform to the expected schema, it may cause retrieval