How To Fix XSLT_TOOL328 - Source text of transformation & contains non-convertible characters.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XSLT_TOOL - Messages for XSLT Tool

• Message number: 328

• Message text: Source text of transformation & contains non-convertible characters.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XSLT_TOOL328 - Source text of transformation & contains non-convertible characters. ?

  The SAP error message XSLT_TOOL328 indicates that there are non-convertible characters in the source text of an XSLT transformation. This typically occurs when the input XML or XSLT file contains characters that cannot be processed due to encoding issues or invalid characters.
  Causes:
  
  Encoding Mismatch: The source XML or XSLT file may be encoded in a character set that is not compatible with the expected encoding (e.g., UTF-8 vs. ISO-8859-1).
  Invalid Characters: The XML or XSLT may contain characters that are not valid in the specified encoding, such as control characters or characters outside the defined range.
  Improperly Formed XML: The XML structure may be malformed, leading to parsing issues.
  Special Characters: Certain special characters may not be properly escaped in the XML or XSLT.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Encoding:
  
  Ensure that the XML and XSLT files are saved in the correct encoding format (preferably UTF-8).
  You can use text editors or tools that allow you to view and change the file encoding.
  
  
  
  Validate XML/XSLT:
  
  Use an XML validator to check for well-formedness and validity of the XML and XSLT files.
  Fix any errors or warnings reported by the validator.
  
  
  
  Escape Special Characters:
  
  Ensure that any special characters in the XML or XSLT are properly escaped. For example, use &amp; for &, &lt; for <, and &gt; for >.
  
  
  
  Remove Non-Printable Characters:
  
  Check for and remove any non-printable or control characters that may be present in the files.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Transformation Tool:
  
  If the issue persists, consider using a different XSLT processor or transformation tool that may handle the encoding better.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation for more details on XSLT transformations and encoding issues.
  XML/XSLT Standards: Familiarize yourself with XML and XSLT standards, especially regarding character encoding and escaping rules.
  Debugging Tools: Utilize debugging tools or logs in SAP to get more context on where the error is occurring during the transformation process.
  
  By addressing the encoding and character issues in your XML and XSLT files, you should be able to resolve the XSLT_TOOL328 error.