How To Fix SPXN076 - Invalid xpath &1: &2 at pos &3


SPXN076 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: SPXN - Proxy Generation

  • Message number: 076

  • Message text: Invalid xpath &1: &2 at pos &3

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  • What causes this issue?

    The split path format is invalid. The correct format is described in
    <DS:DE.PRX_MSG_SPLIT_PATH>Data Element PRX_MSG_SPLIT_PATH</>

    System Response

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

    How to fix this error?

    Correct the format

    Procedure for System Administrators


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPXN076 - Invalid xpath &1: &2 at pos &3 ?
    The SAP error message SPXN076 "Invalid xpath &1: &2 at pos &3" typically occurs when there is an issue with an XPath expression used in an SAP application, particularly in the context of XML processing or data extraction.
    
    Cause: Malformed XPath Expression: The XPath expression provided is not correctly formatted. This could be due to syntax errors, incorrect use of functions, or invalid characters. Incorrect Node Reference: The XPath may be trying to reference a node that does not exist in the XML structure. Positioning Error: The error message indicates a specific position (pos &3) in the XPath where the issue occurs, which can help identify the exact part of the expression that is problematic. Namespace Issues: If the XML document uses namespaces, the XPath may not be correctly handling them, leading to invalid references.
    Solution: Check the XPath Syntax: Review the XPath expression for any syntax errors. Ensure that it follows the correct format and conventions. Validate

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