How To Fix STREX032 - Binary XML is NOT active.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STREX - Message for TREX ABAP Client

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Binary XML is NOT active.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STREX032 - Binary XML is NOT active. ?

  The SAP error message STREX032 indicates that the Binary XML (BXML) feature is not active in your SAP system. This feature is often required for certain functionalities, especially when dealing with XML data processing in SAP applications.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the Binary XML feature is not enabled in the SAP system. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  The feature was never activated during the system installation or configuration.
  The feature may have been deactivated due to system changes or updates.
  The system may not support Binary XML due to its version or configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the STREX032 error, you need to activate the Binary XML feature in your SAP system. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check System Version: Ensure that your SAP system version supports Binary XML. This feature is typically available in newer versions of SAP.
  
  
  Activate Binary XML:
  
  Go to transaction code SICF (HTTP Service Hierarchy Maintenance).
  Navigate to the service path for Binary XML, which is usually /sap/bc/bxml.
  Check if the service is active. If it is not, activate it by right-clicking on the service and selecting "Activate Service".
  
  
  
  Check Profile Parameters:
  
  Use transaction code RZ10 to check the instance profile parameters.
  Look for parameters related to Binary XML, such as bxml/active. If it is set to 0, change it to 1 to activate it.
  Save the changes and restart the SAP instance for the changes to take effect.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation or notes related to Binary XML for any additional configuration steps or prerequisites.
  
  
  System Restart: After making the changes, it may be necessary to restart the SAP system or the relevant application server for the changes to take effect.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to Binary XML for any specific instructions or troubleshooting steps. You can search for notes using the SAP Support Launchpad.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction code SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.