How To Fix UWS_FORMS201 - XML incompatible for data structure of request category &1. Path: &2

UWS_FORMS201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UWS_FORMS - Messages Package UWS_FORMS

• Message number: 201

• Message text: XML incompatible for data structure of request category &1. Path: &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UWS_FORMS201 - XML incompatible for data structure of request category &1. Path: &2 ?

  The SAP error message "UWS_FORMS201 XML incompatible for data structure of request category &1. Path: &2" typically indicates that there is a mismatch between the XML data structure being processed and the expected data structure for a specific request category in the SAP system. This error often arises in scenarios involving web services, forms, or data exchange processes where XML is used to transmit data.
  
  Cause:
  
  XML Structure Mismatch: The XML data being sent does not conform to the expected schema or structure defined for the specific request category. This could be due to missing fields, incorrect data types, or additional unexpected fields.
  Versioning Issues: If there have been changes to the data structure in the SAP system (e.g., updates to the data model or web service definitions), the XML being sent may not be compatible with the new structure.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration in the SAP system related to the request category or