How To Fix VMP_MSG012 - Error during XML transformation

VMP_MSG012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Error during XML transformation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMP_MSG012 - Error during XML transformation ?

  The SAP error message VMP_MSG012 indicates that there was an error during the XML transformation process. This error typically occurs when the system is trying to process XML data, and it encounters issues that prevent it from completing the transformation successfully.
  Causes of VMP_MSG012
  
  
  Malformed XML: The XML data being processed may not be well-formed or valid according to the expected schema. This can include missing tags, incorrect nesting, or invalid characters.
  
  
  XSLT Errors: If an XSLT (Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations) file is being used to transform the XML, there may be errors in the XSLT code itself, such as syntax errors or logic errors.
  
  
  Data Type Mismatches: The data types in the XML may not match the expected types in the target structure, leading to transformation failures.
  
  
  Encoding Issues: There may be issues with character encoding, especially if the XML contains special characters or is not encoded in UTF-8.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in