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Message type: E = Error
Message class: SWN - WF Notif: Messages
Message number: 079
Message text: XML deserialization failed. Error text: &1
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SWN079
- XML deserialization failed. Error text: &1 ?The SAP error message SWN079 indicates that there is an issue with XML deserialization, which typically occurs when the system is trying to process XML data but encounters a problem with the format or content of the XML. This error is often related to the SAP Workflow Notification (SWN) functionality, which is used to send notifications to users.
Causes:
- Malformed XML: The XML data being processed may be incorrectly formatted or contain invalid characters.
- Data Type Mismatch: The data types in the XML do not match the expected types in the SAP system.
- Encoding Issues: There may be issues with character encoding, especially if special characters are involved.
- Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the workflow or notification settings can lead to this error.
- Version Mismatch: If there are discrepancies between the versions of the components involved in processing the XML, it may lead to deserialization failures.
Solutions:
- Check XML Format: Validate the XML structure to ensure it is well-formed. You can use XML validation tools to check for errors.
- Review Data Types: Ensure that the data types in the XML match the expected types in the SAP system. This may involve checking the workflow definitions and the data being sent.
- Encoding Verification: Make sure that the XML is encoded correctly, especially if it contains special characters. UTF-8 is commonly used.
- Configuration Review: Check the configuration settings for the workflow and notification settings in SAP. Ensure that all necessary parameters are correctly set.
- Debugging: If possible, enable debugging for the workflow or notification process to get more detailed error messages that can help identify the root cause.
- SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that resolve known issues.
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