Error
Error Code:
371
SAP S/4HANA Error 371: Invalid XML Document
Description
This error indicates that an XML document being processed or stored within SAP S/4HANA, often through SQL operations, contains syntactical errors or does not conform to the expected schema. It prevents the system from correctly parsing the XML data, leading to data processing failures.
Error Message
ERR_SQL_XML_PARSE
Known Causes
4 known causesMalformed XML Structure
The XML document has fundamental structural issues such as missing closing tags, incorrect attribute syntax, or unescaped reserved characters.
Schema Validation Failure
The XML document, while syntactically correct, does not conform to the expected XML Schema Definition (XSD) required by the SAP S/4HANA application.
Character Encoding Mismatch
The declared character encoding in the XML document does not match the actual encoding of its content, leading to parsing issues.
Invalid Special Characters
The XML document contains unescaped special characters (e.g., <, >, &, ', ") within element content or attribute values.
Solutions
Coming SoonDetailed step-by-step solutions for this error are being prepared. In the meantime, try these general troubleshooting tips:
General Troubleshooting Tips
- Check the error message carefully for specific details
- Review recent changes that might have caused the error
- Search for the exact error code in the official documentation
- Check log files for additional context
- Try restarting the application or service