How To Fix VMP_MSG004 - Only XML file supported

VMP_MSG004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Only XML file supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMP_MSG004 - Only XML file supported ?

  The SAP error message VMP_MSG004: Only XML file supported typically occurs when the system is expecting an XML file format for a specific operation, but the file provided is either in a different format or is not properly structured as an XML file.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect File Format: The file being uploaded or processed is not in XML format (e.g., it could be a CSV, TXT, or another format).
  Malformed XML: The XML file may be incorrectly structured, which prevents the system from recognizing it as a valid XML file.
  File Extension Mismatch: The file may have an XML extension but is not actually formatted as XML.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not set up to handle the expected XML format correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify File Format: Ensure that the file you are trying to upload or process is indeed an XML file. You can open the file in a text