How To Fix VMC_DEPLOYMENT007 - Parsing error while reading the deployment descriptor

VMC_DEPLOYMENT007 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMC_DEPLOYMENT - Messages About Installation of VMC Applications

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Parsing error while reading the deployment descriptor

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMC_DEPLOYMENT007 - Parsing error while reading the deployment descriptor ?

  The SAP error message VMC_DEPLOYMENT007 indicates that there is a parsing error while reading the deployment descriptor of an application. This typically occurs in the context of deploying Java applications on the SAP NetWeaver Application Server or similar environments.
  Causes:
  
  Malformed Deployment Descriptor: The deployment descriptor (usually web.xml for web applications or MANIFEST.MF for Java EE applications) may contain syntax errors, such as missing tags, incorrect nesting, or invalid characters.
  Incorrect XML Structure: If the deployment descriptor is an XML file, it must adhere to XML standards. Issues like unclosed tags or improper encoding can lead to parsing errors.
  Version Mismatch: The version of the deployment descriptor may not be compatible with the application server version you are using.
  Missing Required Elements: Certain required elements or attributes may be missing from the deployment descriptor.
  Encoding Issues: The file may not be saved with the correct character encoding (e.g., UTF-8).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Validate the Deployment Descriptor: Use an XML validator