How To Fix SWR116 - The XML data to be sent cannot be read

SWR116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWR - Business Workflow: WAPI Interfaces

• Message number: 116

• Message text: The XML data to be sent cannot be read

What causes this issue?

This is an internal problem reading, interpreting or processing XML
data.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

The cause is probably a program error.
Component: Workflow Engine
Error category: Internal error

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SWR116 - Details

• The SAP error message SWR116, which states "The XML data to be sent cannot be read," typically occurs in the context of SAP's integration with external systems, particularly when dealing with web services or XML data exchange. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes of SWR116 Error
  
  
  Malformed XML: The XML data being sent may be incorrectly formatted or not well-formed, which prevents it from being read properly.
  
  
  Encoding Issues: There may be issues with character encoding, such as using an unsupported character set or incorrect encoding declarations in the XML.
  
  
  Network Issues: Problems with network connectivity or firewalls may prevent the XML data from being transmitted correctly.
  
  
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system or the external system can lead to this error. This includes incorrect endpoint URLs, authentication issues, or missing parameters.
  
  
  Data Type Mismatches: The data being sent may