How To Fix TN684 - The imported file does not have a valid XML format

TN684 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TN - Support Package Manager (SPAM) Messages

• Message number: 684

• Message text: The imported file does not have a valid XML format

What causes this issue?

The chosen file does not contain a valid XML content. Therefore it
cannot be used.

System Response

The system tries to convert the XML content of the file into several
table structures. This XML transformation was aborted with the following
message:
<ZK>&V1&&V2&&V3&&V4&</>

How to fix this error?

You have the follwing possibilities to correcct this problem:
Correct the content of the Stack XML file and load it again.
Choose a different Stack XML file with a valid content.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TN684 - The imported file does not have a valid XML format ?

  The SAP error message TN684, which states "The imported file does not have a valid XML format," typically occurs when you are trying to import an XML file into the SAP system, and the file does not conform to the expected XML structure or schema. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Malformed XML: The XML file may contain syntax errors, such as unclosed tags, incorrect nesting, or invalid characters.
  Schema Mismatch: The XML file may not adhere to the expected schema defined for the import process. This could include missing required elements or attributes.
  Encoding Issues: The file may not be encoded in the expected format (e.g., UTF-8), leading to parsing errors.
  Incorrect File Type: The file being imported may not actually be an XML file, or it may have the wrong file extension.
  Whitespace or Formatting Issues: Extra whitespace or formatting issues can sometimes cause problems with XML