What does NullPointerException error mean in XML to IDoc scenario ?

[dhairya]

Hi All,

Here we have an issue where we have XML to IDoc scenario (Inbound). The flow to the scenario is Third party to PI to ECC.

We build this interface and while testing the connectivity we triggered a message from SOAP UI and it is giving the following error,

MappingException: Mapping failed, NullPointerException: while trying to invoke the method com.sap.engine.interfaces.messaging.api.Payload.getContentType() of a null object returned from com.sap.engine.interfaces.messaging.api.Message.getMainPayload()

Not able to understand what exactly is going wrong can you please help.

[manoj_khavatkopp]

Dhariya ,

Any chances that you are using IDOC External definition by changing its occurrences or something? I remember I had a similar issue when I was using ED of IDOC. If this is same in your case then do note it is recommended to use the IDOC directly don't use ED.

Br,

Manoj

[former_member190293]

Hi Dhairya!

First check your main payload in Message monitor to be the valid XML message.

Regards, Evgeniy.