How To Fix WFE_FORM_EDITORS001 - Internal error in XML Editor: Invalid XML

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WFE_FORM_EDITORS - Messages for Package WFE_FORM_EDITORS

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Internal error in XML Editor: Invalid XML

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFE_FORM_EDITORS001 - Internal error in XML Editor: Invalid XML ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WFE_FORM_EDITORS001 Internal error in XML Editor: Invalid XML
  
  Cause
  This error typically occurs when the XML content being edited or processed in the SAP form editor (such as Adobe Lifecycle Designer or SAP Interactive Forms by Adobe) is malformed or contains invalid XML syntax. Common causes include:
  
  Malformed XML: Missing tags, incorrect nesting, unescaped special characters (like &, <, >), or invalid characters in the XML content.
  Corrupted form template: The form template (XDP or XML file) might be corrupted or partially overwritten.
  Incompatible or outdated form editor version: Sometimes, the editor or the SAP system component handling the XML is outdated or has bugs.
  Manual edits: If the XML was manually edited outside the form editor and saved incorrectly.
  Encoding issues: The XML file encoding does not match the declared encoding or contains invalid byte sequences.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Validate the XML:
  
  Use an external XML validator tool (e.g., XMLSpy, Oxygen XML Editor, or online validators) to check the XML for well-formedness and validity.
  Correct any errors found in the XML structure.
  
  
  
  Check for special characters:
  
  Ensure that special characters are properly escaped (& as &amp;, < as &lt;, etc.).
  Remove or correct any invalid characters.
  
  
  
  Restore from backup:
  
  If the form template is corrupted, restore a previous working version from backup or version control.
  
  
  
  Recreate the form:
  
  If the form is heavily corrupted, consider recreating the form or importing a clean version.
  
  
  
  Update SAP components:
  
  Ensure that the SAP system and Adobe Lifecycle Designer (or other form editors) are updated to the latest support package or patch level.
  Check SAP Notes for any known bugs related to this error.
  
  
  
  Check encoding:
  
  Verify that the XML file encoding matches the declared encoding in the XML prolog (e.g., <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>).
  Save the XML file with the correct encoding.
  
  
  
  Use SAP transaction or tools:
  
  If the error occurs during form editing in SAP GUI, try to open the form in Adobe Lifecycle Designer directly.
  Use transaction SFP (Form Builder) to check and activate the form again.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Notes: Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WFE_FORM_EDITORS001 or XML editor errors.
  SAP Forums and Community: Other users may have encountered similar issues; check SAP Community Q&A.
  Adobe Lifecycle Designer: Familiarity with Adobe Lifecycle Designer helps in troubleshooting form XML issues.
  SAP Interactive Forms by Adobe: Understanding the form lifecycle and XML structure is crucial.
  Transaction SFP: Used to manage and edit forms in SAP.
  
  
  Summary
  The WFE_FORM_EDITORS001 Internal error in XML Editor: Invalid XML error is caused by invalid or malformed XML in SAP form templates. The solution involves validating and correcting the XML, ensuring proper encoding, restoring from backups if necessary, and updating SAP components. Using external XML validation tools and SAP form management transactions can help resolve the issue.