How To Fix SRM_REFGEN016 - The end mark is before the start mark

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRM_REFGEN -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: The end mark is before the start mark

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRM_REFGEN016 - The end mark is before the start mark ?

  The SAP error message SRM_REFGEN016, which states "The end mark is before the start mark," typically occurs in the context of SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) when there is an issue with the data structure or the way data is being processed. This error often indicates that there is a mismatch in the expected sequence of data elements, such as when an end tag is encountered before its corresponding start tag in XML data or similar structured data formats.
  Causes:
  
  Data Structure Issues: The error may arise from improperly formatted XML or data structures where the end tag appears before the start tag.
  Incorrect Mapping: If there is a mapping issue in the data transfer between systems (e.g., between SAP SRM and another system), it can lead to this error.
  Corrupted Data: Sometimes, the data being processed may be corrupted or incomplete, leading to structural inconsistencies.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the SRM system