How To Fix SPRX162 - WSDL cannot be converted in doc style; error during serialization

SPRX162 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPRX - Proxy Generation

• Message number: 162

• Message text: WSDL cannot be converted in doc style; error during serialization

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SPRX162 - Details

• The SAP error message SPRX162 indicates that there is an issue with the Web Services Description Language (WSDL) file, specifically that it cannot be converted to document style due to an error during serialization. This error typically arises when there are inconsistencies or issues in the WSDL file or the associated data structures.
  Causes:
  
  WSDL 
  Configuration Issues: The WSDL file may not be properly configured, leading to serialization errors. This can include incorrect definitions of message types, operations, or bindings.
  Data Type Mismatches: The data types defined in the WSDL may not match the expected types in the SAP system, causing serialization to fail.
  Unsupported Features: Certain features or constructs in the WSDL may not be supported by the SAP system, leading to conversion issues.
  Namespace Problems: Issues with XML namespaces in the WSDL can also lead to serialization errors.
  Invalid XML Structure: The WSDL file may contain invalid XML, which can prevent proper parsing and