How To Fix VBC_UI106 - Exception while parsing XML files

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VBC_UI - Applicaton Management UI Message Class

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Exception while parsing XML files

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VBC_UI106 - Exception while parsing XML files ?

  The SAP error message VBC_UI106: Exception while parsing XML files typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that utilize XML for data exchange or configuration. This error indicates that there is an issue with the XML file being processed, which could be due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Malformed XML: The XML file may not be well-formed, meaning it has syntax errors such as unclosed tags, incorrect nesting, or invalid characters.
  Schema Validation Errors: The XML file may not conform to the expected schema or structure defined for the application, leading to validation errors during parsing.
  Encoding Issues: The XML file may have encoding problems, such as incorrect character encoding (e.g., UTF-8 vs. ISO-8859-1).
  Missing or Incorrect Data: Required elements or attributes may be missing or incorrectly specified in the XML file.
  File Corruption: The XML file may be corrupted or incomplete, which can happen during file transfer or storage.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Validate the XML: Use an XML validator