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3380293 - CAMT053 file import fails Invalid XML: unexpected symbol: '<' (line &, column &)

Symptom

Bank statement format CAMT053 import fails due to error "Invalid XML: unexpected symbol: '<' (line &, column &)".

Environment

SAP S/4HANA Cloud

Reproducing the Issue

  1. Enter App Manage Incoming Payment Files.
  2. Upload bank statement in format CAMT053.
  3. Import fails.
  4. In Log Details check error:
  • An error occured during the mapping
  • Invalid XML: unexpected symbol: '<' (line &, column &)

Cause

The file is not a valid XML file and therefore an error is raised.

Resolution

Request the bank to provide a bank statement that complies with the standard format or provide only one bank statement in one file.

User can also create his own format based on How to Create Format Mapping

See Also

How to Create Format Mapping

Keywords

upload, bank statement, create format mapping, CAMT053, unexpected symbol, invalid, XML, F1680, F1 680 , KBA , FI-BL-PT-BA-2CL , bank statement (Public Cloud) , Problem

Product

SAP S/4HANA Cloud 2308