How To Fix W3_TOOL082 - No end tag character '>' found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W3_TOOL - ITS: Maintenance Messages

• Message number: 082

• Message text: No end tag character '>' found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W3_TOOL082 - No end tag character '>' found ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W3_TOOL082 No end tag character '>' found
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs during XML processing or when handling XML data within SAP tools or interfaces (such as Web Dynpro, SAP PI/PO, or any XML parsing scenario). The message indicates that the XML parser encountered a malformed XML tag that does not have the proper closing character >.
  In other words:
  
  The XML content being processed is not well-formed because an opening or closing tag is missing the > character at the end. This could be due to:
  
  Incorrectly generated XML data.
  Manual editing errors in XML files.
  Truncated or corrupted XML content.
  Issues in the code or tool generating the XML.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the XML content:  
  
  Validate the XML data being processed. Use an XML validator tool to check for well-formedness.
  Look specifically for tags that are not properly closed with >.
  
  
  
  Correct the XML generation logic:  
  
  If the XML is generated by a program or SAP tool, review the code or configuration to ensure tags are properly closed.
  Check for string concatenation or formatting errors that might omit the > character.
  
  
  
  Review transport or data transfer:  
  
  If XML is transferred between systems, ensure it is not truncated or corrupted during transport.
  
  
  
  Debug the process:  
  
  Use SAP debugging tools or logs to identify the exact XML snippet causing the error.
  In Web Dynpro or SAP PI/PO, check the payload or message content.
  
  
  
  Reprocess after correction:  
  
  Once the XML is corrected, reprocess the data or restart the relevant process.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This error is related to XML parsing and well-formedness rules.
  It can appear in various SAP components that handle XML, such as:
  
  Web Dynpro applications.
  SAP Process Integration (PI) or Process Orchestration (PO).
  SAP Gateway services.
  Any custom ABAP code using XML parsing classes (e.g., CL_XML_DOCUMENT).
  
  
  SAP Notes or OSS messages related to XML parsing errors might provide additional insights.
  Always ensure XML data complies with XML standards to avoid such errors.
  
  
  If you provide the context where this error occurs (e.g., during a specific transaction, interface, or custom program), I can help with more targeted advice.