How To Fix SRF_AUTHORING100 - Schema can have only a single root element

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRF_AUTHORING - Message class for SRF Authoring

• Message number: 100

• Message text: Schema can have only a single root element

What causes this issue?

Element &V1& does not have a parent element, which makes it a root
element. Schema &V2& already has root element&V3&.

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?

Assign one of the elements to a parent element.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRF_AUTHORING100 - Schema can have only a single root element ?

  The SAP error message SRF_AUTHORING100 indicates that there is an issue with the XML schema definition (XSD) used in your SAP application. Specifically, the error states that the schema can only have a single root element, which means that the XML schema you are trying to use defines multiple root elements, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Root Elements: The XML schema (XSD) file you are using defines more than one root element. In XML, a valid document must have exactly one root element.
  Incorrect Schema Definition: The schema may have been incorrectly defined or generated, leading to multiple root elements being declared.
  Merging Schemas: If you have merged multiple schemas, it is possible that the resulting schema has multiple root elements.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review the XSD File: Open the XSD file in a text editor or XML editor and check for the <xs:schema> declaration. Ensure that there is only one root element defined within the schema.
  Example of a valid single root element:
  <xs:schema xmlns:xs="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema">
      <xs:element name="RootElement">
          <xs:complexType>
              <xs:sequence>
                  <!-- Define child elements here -->
              </xs:sequence>
          </xs:complexType>
      </xs:element>
  </xs:schema>
  
  
  Combine Elements: If you need to include multiple elements, consider wrapping them in a single root element. For example:
  <xs:schema xmlns:xs="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema">
      <xs:element name="RootElement">
          <xs:complexType>
              <xs:sequence>
                  <xs:element name="ChildElement1" type="xs:string"/>
                  <xs:element name="ChildElement2" type="xs:string"/>
              </xs:sequence>
          </xs:complexType>
      </xs:element>
  </xs:schema>
  
  
  Validate the Schema: Use an XML schema validation tool to check the correctness of your XSD file. This can help identify any structural issues.
  
  
  Check for Imports: If your schema imports other schemas, ensure that those imported schemas also conform to the single root element rule.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the schema again in your SAP application to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  XML Schema Basics: Understanding the structure of XML schemas can help prevent such errors. Familiarize yourself with the concepts of elements, attributes, and complex types.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation for guidelines on working with schemas and XML in your specific SAP environment.
  Error Logs: Check SAP error logs for additional context or related errors that may provide more insight into the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SRF_AUTHORING100 error and ensure that your XML schema is correctly defined.