Xml data source in db column?

Hi everybody
If I want to use XML data as data source for BI Publisher, can these data be stored in a database column
or do I have to store the source data in XML files in a file system?
If it can be stored in a db column - is there anything I need to consider in terms of defining the data source and building the data model?
Thanks
Regards
Andy

can these data be stored in a database column
or do I have to store the source data in XML files in a file system?
yes
data can be stored in
1) table column as xmltype or clob or blob or .....
so you can parse this column in some way by xquery or xmltable or ...
2) as os file
processing by bfilename like
xmltype( bfilename('GET_XML', xmlfilename.xml))

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Hi,
Iu2019m having Crystal Report Designer XI R2 SP4. Iu2019m trying to create a report using XML data source stored on disk. This is a customer order report and the xml is structured in such a way that it has an order details header part (master) and then it has several order lines (detail). One order line can have several order line characteristics (detail-detail). So what I need to know is now I can design this layout from the designer. If this was done using views I can do it with sub-reports but using xml data this seems to be different. Can you help me to design this layout? I have included the xml and xsd as well.
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XML
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<CUSTOMER_ORDER_CONF_REP_REQUEST xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema" xmlns="urn:ifsworld-com:customer_order_conf_rep">
    <CUSTOMER_ORDER_CONF_REP>
        <ORDER_NO>D555809</ORDER_NO>
        <PRINTED_DATE>2009-03-26T08:52:54</PRINTED_DATE>
        <AUTHORIZE_NAME>Chanaka</AUTHORIZE_NAME>
        <CUSTOMER_NO>CU-1473-INV</CUSTOMER_NO>
        <CUST_NAME>Mr.Johan Matts</CUST_NAME>
        <SHIP_ADDR_1>93,Main Street</SHIP_ADDR_1>
        <SHIP_ADDR_2>Negambo Road</SHIP_ADDR_2>
        <SHIP_ADDR_3>Watthala</SHIP_ADDR_3>
        <SHIP_ADDR_4>SRI LANKA</SHIP_ADDR_4>
        <BILL_ADDR_1>93,Main Street</BILL_ADDR_1>
        <BILL_ADDR_2>Negambo Road</BILL_ADDR_2>
        <BILL_ADDR_3>Watthala</BILL_ADDR_3>
        <BILL_ADDR_4>SRI LANKA</BILL_ADDR_4>
        <CUSTOMER_PO_NO>112984638</CUSTOMER_PO_NO>
        <CUSTOMER_FAX>112984639</CUSTOMER_FAX>
        <CUSTOMER_EMAIL>abcbababab</CUSTOMER_EMAIL>
        <ORDER_LINES>
            <ORDER_LINE>
                <LINE_NO>1</LINE_NO>
                <CUSTOMER_PART_NO>NW-IP11</CUSTOMER_PART_NO>
                <CUSTOMER_PART_DESC>iPod</CUSTOMER_PART_DESC>
                <SALE_UNIT_PRICE>1200</SALE_UNIT_PRICE>
                <PRICE_TOTAL>1200</PRICE_TOTAL>
                <DISCOUNT>0</DISCOUNT>
                <PRICE_QTY>1</PRICE_QTY>
                <ORDER_LINE_CHARACTERSTICS>
                    <CHARACTERISTIC_ITEM>
                        <CHARACTERISTIC_ID xsi:nil="1"/>
                        <CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE xsi:nil="1"/>
                    </CHARACTERISTIC_ITEM>
                </ORDER_LINE_CHARACTERSTICS>
            </ORDER_LINE>
            <ORDER_LINE>
                <LINE_NO>2</LINE_NO>
                <CUSTOMER_PART_NO>NW-IP24</CUSTOMER_PART_NO>
                <CUSTOMER_PART_DESC>XGA Projector</CUSTOMER_PART_DESC>
                <SALE_UNIT_PRICE>500</SALE_UNIT_PRICE>
                <PRICE_TOTAL>1500</PRICE_TOTAL>
                <DISCOUNT>0</DISCOUNT>
                <PRICE_QTY>3</PRICE_QTY>
                <ORDER_LINE_CHARACTERSTICS>
                    <CHARACTERISTIC_ITEM>
                        <CHARACTERISTIC_ID>1</CHARACTERISTIC_ID>
                        <CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE>Free Instalation</CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE>
                    </CHARACTERISTIC_ITEM>
                </ORDER_LINE_CHARACTERSTICS>
            </ORDER_LINE>
            <ORDER_LINE>
                <LINE_NO>3</LINE_NO>
                <CUSTOMER_PART_NO>NW-IP02</CUSTOMER_PART_NO>
                <CUSTOMER_PART_DESC>Sony DVD Player</CUSTOMER_PART_DESC>
                <SALE_UNIT_PRICE>1000</SALE_UNIT_PRICE>
                <PRICE_TOTAL>1000</PRICE_TOTAL>
                <DISCOUNT>0</DISCOUNT>
                <PRICE_QTY>1</PRICE_QTY>
                <ORDER_LINE_CHARACTERSTICS>
                    <CHARACTERISTIC_ITEM>
                        <CHARACTERISTIC_ID>1</CHARACTERISTIC_ID>
                        <CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE>Free 5 DVDs</CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE>
                    </CHARACTERISTIC_ITEM>
                </ORDER_LINE_CHARACTERSTICS>
            </ORDER_LINE>
            <ORDER_LINE>
                <LINE_NO>4</LINE_NO>
                <CUSTOMER_PART_NO>NW-IP99</CUSTOMER_PART_NO>
                <CUSTOMER_PART_DESC>Flatscreen TV</CUSTOMER_PART_DESC>
                <SALE_UNIT_PRICE>1500</SALE_UNIT_PRICE>
                <PRICE_TOTAL>1350</PRICE_TOTAL>
                <DISCOUNT>10</DISCOUNT>
                <PRICE_QTY>1</PRICE_QTY>
                <ORDER_LINE_CHARACTERSTICS>
                    <CHARACTERISTIC_ITEM>
                        <CHARACTERISTIC_ID>1</CHARACTERISTIC_ID>
                        <CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE>Free Delivery</CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE>
                    </CHARACTERISTIC_ITEM>
                    <CHARACTERISTIC_ITEM>
                        <CHARACTERISTIC_ID>2</CHARACTERISTIC_ID>
                        <CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE>1 year additional warranty</CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE>
                    </CHARACTERISTIC_ITEM>
                </ORDER_LINE_CHARACTERSTICS>
            </ORDER_LINE>
            <ORDER_LINE>
                <LINE_NO>5</LINE_NO>
                <CUSTOMER_PART_NO>NW-IP56</CUSTOMER_PART_NO>
                <CUSTOMER_PART_DESC>Sony MP3 Player</CUSTOMER_PART_DESC>
                <SALE_UNIT_PRICE>200</SALE_UNIT_PRICE>
                <PRICE_TOTAL>400</PRICE_TOTAL>
                <DISCOUNT>0</DISCOUNT>
                <PRICE_QTY>2</PRICE_QTY>
                <ORDER_LINE_CHARACTERSTICS>
                    <CHARACTERISTIC_ITEM>
                        <CHARACTERISTIC_ID>1</CHARACTERISTIC_ID>
                        <CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE>Free carry belt</CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE>
                    </CHARACTERISTIC_ITEM>
                    <CHARACTERISTIC_ITEM>
                        <CHARACTERISTIC_ID>2</CHARACTERISTIC_ID>
                        <CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE>Free promotional 4GB memory bar</CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE>
                    </CHARACTERISTIC_ITEM>
                    <CHARACTERISTIC_ITEM>
                        <CHARACTERISTIC_ID>3</CHARACTERISTIC_ID>
                        <CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE>No warranty on memory bar</CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE>
                    </CHARACTERISTIC_ITEM>
                </ORDER_LINE_CHARACTERSTICS>
            </ORDER_LINE>
        </ORDER_LINES>
    </CUSTOMER_ORDER_CONF_REP>
</CUSTOMER_ORDER_CONF_REP_REQUEST>
XSD
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<?report module="ORDER" package="CUSTOMER_ORDER_CONF_REP" ?>
<xs:schema targetNamespace="urn:ifsworld-com:customer_order_conf_rep" xmlns:xs="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema" xmlns="urn:ifsworld-com:customer_order_conf_rep" elementFormDefault="qualified" attributeFormDefault="unqualified">
<xs:element name="CUSTOMER_ORDER_CONF_REP_REQUEST">
<xs:complexType>
<xs:all minOccurs="1" maxOccurs="1">
<xs:element name="CUSTOMER_ORDER_CONF_REP">
<xs:complexType>
<xs:choice minOccurs="0" maxOccurs="50">
<xs:element name="ORDER_NO" nillable="true" minOccurs="0">
<xs:simpleType>
<xs:restriction base="xs:string">
<xs:maxLength value="2000"/>
</xs:restriction>
</xs:simpleType>
</xs:element>
<xs:element name="PRINTED_DATE" type="xs:dateTime" nillable="true" minOccurs="0"/>
<xs:element name="AUTHORIZE_NAME" nillable="true" minOccurs="0">
<xs:simpleType>
<xs:restriction base="xs:string">
<xs:maxLength value="2000"/>
</xs:restriction>
</xs:simpleType>
</xs:element>
<xs:element name="CUSTOMER_NO" nillable="true" minOccurs="0">
<xs:simpleType>
<xs:restriction base="xs:string">
<xs:maxLength value="2000"/>
</xs:restriction>
</xs:simpleType>
</xs:element>
<xs:element name="CUSTOMER_PO_NO" nillable="true" minOccurs="0">
<xs:simpleType>
<xs:restriction base="xs:string">
<xs:maxLength value="2000"/>
</xs:restriction>
</xs:simpleType>
</xs:element>
<xs:element name="CUST_NAME" nillable="true" minOccurs="0">
<xs:simpleType>
<xs:restriction base="xs:string">
<xs:maxLength value="2000"/>
</xs:restriction>
</xs:simpleType>
</xs:element>
<xs:element name="SHIP_ADDR_1" nillable="true" minOccurs="0">
<xs:simpleType>
<xs:restriction base="xs:string">
<xs:maxLength value="2000"/>
</xs:restriction>
</xs:simpleType>
</xs:element>
<xs:element name="SHIP_ADDR_2" nillable="true" minOccurs="0">
<xs:simpleType>
<xs:restriction base="xs:string">
<xs:maxLength value="2000"/>
</xs:restriction>
</xs:simpleType>
</xs:element>
<xs:element name="SHIP_ADDR_3" nillable="true" minOccurs="0">
<xs:simpleType>
<xs:restriction base="xs:string">
<xs:maxLength value="2000"/>
</xs:restriction>
</xs:simpleType>
</xs:element>
<xs:element name="SHIP_ADDR_4" nillable="true" minOccurs="0">
<xs:simpleType>
<xs:restriction base="xs:string">
<xs:maxLength value="2000"/>
</xs:restriction>
</xs:simpleType>
</xs:element>
<xs:element name="BILL_ADDR_1" nillable="true" minOccurs="0">
<xs:simpleType>
<xs:restriction base="xs:string">
<xs:maxLength value="2000"/>
</xs:restriction>
</xs:simpleType>
</xs:element>
<xs:element name="BILL_ADDR_2" nillable="true" minOccurs="0">
<xs:simpleType>
<xs:restriction base="xs:string">
<xs:maxLength value="2000"/>
</xs:restriction>
</xs:simpleType>
</xs:element>
<xs:element name="BILL_ADDR_3" nillable="true" minOccurs="0">
<xs:simpleType>
<xs:restriction base="xs:string">
<xs:maxLength value="2000"/>
</xs:restriction>
</xs:simpleType>
</xs:element>
<xs:element name="BILL_ADDR_4" nillable="true" minOccurs="0">
<xs:simpleType>
<xs:restriction base="xs:string">
<xs:maxLength value="2000"/>
</xs:restriction>
</xs:simpleType>
</xs:element>
<xs:element name="CUSTOMER_FAX" nillable="true" minOccurs="0">
<xs:simpleType>
<xs:restriction base="xs:string">
<xs:maxLength value="2000"/>
</xs:restriction>
</xs:simpleType>
</xs:element>
<xs:element name="CUSTOMER_EMAIL" nillable="true" minOccurs="0">
<xs:simpleType>
<xs:restriction base="xs:string">
<xs:maxLength value="2000"/>
</xs:restriction>
</xs:simpleType>
</xs:element>
<xs:element name="ORDER_LINES" nillable="true" minOccurs="0">
<xs:complexType>
<xs:sequence minOccurs="0" maxOccurs="unbounded">
<xs:element name="ORDER_LINE">
<xs:complexType>
<xs:choice minOccurs="0" maxOccurs="39">
<xs:element name="LINE_NO" nillable="true" minOccurs="0">
<xs:simpleType>
<xs:restriction base="xs:string">
<xs:maxLength value="2000"/>
</xs:restriction>
</xs:simpleType>
</xs:element>
<xs:element name="SALE_UNIT_PRICE" type="xs:float" nillable="true" minOccurs="0"/>
<xs:element name="PRICE_TOTAL" type="xs:float" nillable="true" minOccurs="0"/>
<xs:element name="DISCOUNT" type="xs:float" nillable="true" minOccurs="0"/>
<xs:element name="PRICE_QTY" type="xs:float" nillable="true" minOccurs="0"/>
<xs:element name="CUSTOMER_PART_NO" nillable="true" minOccurs="0">
<xs:simpleType>
<xs:restriction base="xs:string">
<xs:maxLength value="4000"/>
</xs:restriction>
</xs:simpleType>
</xs:element>
<xs:element name="CUSTOMER_PART_DESC" nillable="true" minOccurs="0">
<xs:simpleType>
<xs:restriction base="xs:string">
<xs:maxLength value="4000"/>
</xs:restriction>
</xs:simpleType>
</xs:element>
<xs:element name="ORDER_LINE_CHARACTERSTICS" nillable="true" minOccurs="0">
<xs:complexType>
<xs:sequence minOccurs="0" maxOccurs="unbounded">
<xs:element name="CHARACTERISTIC_ITEM">
<xs:complexType>
<xs:choice minOccurs="0" maxOccurs="6">
<xs:element name="CHARACTERISTIC_ID" nillable="true" minOccurs="0">
<xs:simpleType>
<xs:restriction base="xs:string">
<xs:maxLength value="2000"/>
</xs:restriction>
</xs:simpleType>
</xs:element>
<xs:element name="CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE" nillable="true" minOccurs="0">
<xs:simpleType>
<xs:restriction base="xs:string">
<xs:maxLength value="2000"/>
</xs:restriction>
</xs:simpleType>
</xs:element>
</xs:choice>
</xs:complexType>
</xs:element>
</xs:sequence>
</xs:complexType>
</xs:element>
</xs:choice>
</xs:complexType>
</xs:element>
</xs:sequence>
</xs:complexType>
</xs:element>
</xs:choice>
</xs:complexType>
</xs:element>
</xs:all>
</xs:complexType>
</xs:element>
</xs:schema>

Hi Sourashree,
Thank you for the response and ideas you have given me so far. I can get the fetch the data from the data source without any problem. That is I do the following,
1.     New Report
2.     From Create New Connection-> XML
3.     Provide the u201CLocal XML Fileu201D and have u201CSpecify Schema Fileu201D checked -> Next
4.     Provide the u201CLocal Schema Fileu201D -> Finish
Then I can see the following under XML
+ CUSTOMER_ORDER_CONF_REP_REQUEST
        CUSTOMER_ORDER_CONF_REP_REQUEST
     CUSTOMER_ORDER_CONF_REP_REQUEST/CUSTOMER_ORDER_CONF_REP
     CUSTOMER_ORDER_CONF_REP_REQUEST/ CUSTOMER_ORDER_CONF_REP/ORDER_LINES
     CUSTOMER_ORDER_CONF_REP_REQUEST/ CUSTOMER_ORDER_CONF_REP/ORDER_LINES/ORDER_LINE
     CUSTOMER_ORDER_CONF_REP_REQUEST/ CUSTOMER_ORDER_CONF_REP/ORDER_LINES/ORDER_LINE/ORDER_LINE_CHARACTERSTICS
     CUSTOMER_ORDER_CONF_REP_REQUEST/ CUSTOMER_ORDER_CONF_REP/ORDER_LINES/ORDER_LINE/ORDER_LINE_CHARACTERSTICS/CHARACTERSTIC_ITEM
And from here if I add the following three I can get all the fields I need to the report
     CUSTOMER_ORDER_CONF_REP_REQUEST/CUSTOMER_ORDER_CONF_REP
     CUSTOMER_ORDER_CONF_REP_REQUEST/ CUSTOMER_ORDER_CONF_REP/ORDER_LINES/ORDER_LINE
     CUSTOMER_ORDER_CONF_REP_REQUEST/ CUSTOMER_ORDER_CONF_REP/ORDER_LINES/ORDER_LINE/ORDER_LINE_CHARACTERSTICS/CHARACTERSTIC_ITEM
Then I come to the Linking section. Here I canu2019t link anything. There is a common field called u201CInternal_IDu201D but I canu2019t link using it. So I get a message when I click Next. From here I add all the fields.
For this point onwards only I need help. How do I group, add fields and design the layout so I can get an report output as follows.
Date
Order number                                   Authorized code
Customer No
Name
Phone
Fax email
Shipping address 1                              Billing Address 1
Shipping address 2                              Billing Address 2
Shipping address 3                              Billing Address 3
Shipping address 4                              Billing Address 4
Order Line 1 detailsu2026u2026u2026u2026u2026u2026u2026u2026u2026u2026u2026u2026u2026                      LINE_NO     CUSTOMER_PART_NO          CUSTOMER_PART_DESC     SALE_UNIT_PRICE     PRICE_QTY     DISCOUNT     PRICE_TOTAL
Characteristic details belonging to Order line 1       CHARACTERISTIC_ID 1 CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE1
                                       CHARACTERISTIC_ID 2 CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE2
                                       CHARACTERISTIC_ID 3 CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE3
Order Line 2 detailsu2026u2026u2026u2026u2026u2026u2026u2026u2026u2026u2026u2026u2026u2026
Characteristic details belonging to Order line 2
Order Line 3 detailsu2026u2026u2026u2026u2026u2026u2026u2026u2026u2026u2026u2026u2026u2026
Characteristic details belonging to Order line 3
Order Line 4 detailsu2026u2026u2026u2026u2026u2026u2026u2026u2026u2026u2026u2026u2026u2026
Characteristic details belonging to Order line 4
Order Line 5 detailsu2026u2026u2026u2026u2026u2026u2026u2026u2026u2026u2026u2026u2026u2026
Characteristic details belonging to Order line 5
How can I achieve this kind of a layout using the give xml and xsd? Should I use grouping if so how should I do the grouping?
I have included the full xml and xsd in the first mail I posted but I canu2019t see it now. I can include that again if you want.
Regards,
Chanaka

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Hi Friends,
Can anyone help me out what is the process of writing a log file in the XML Data Source Report. for eg: in Plsql we use FND_LOG.PUT_LINE to print the Log message in the Concurrent Request Output. in the similar manner, when we develop a report using XML, where we write Coding in XQuery of XML, what is the process need to follow to print the logs for the XQuery.
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Create an RMI application (for example) that writes the log, and let all logging calls call that remote application.
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How to insert more than 32k xml data into oracle clob column

how to insert more than 32k xml data into oracle clob column.
xml data is coming from java front end
if we cannot use clob than what are the different options available

Are you facing any issue with my code?
String lateral size error will come when you try to insert the full xml in string format.
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Hello!
I am trying to build a report uxing xml data source..Please verify following code:
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4) xml data source
When using the sample from the SAP site, it works fine:
http://resources.businessobjects.com/support/downloads/samples/cr/customer_db/customer.xml
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Logon failed.
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Kelly

Sorry Brian,
This is a public forum, if no one can help you do have the option to purchase a support case:
http://store.businessobjects.com/store/bobjamer/DisplayProductByTypePage&parentCategoryID=&categoryID=11522300?resid=-Z5tUwoHAiwAAA8@NLgAAAAS&rests=1254701640551
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Don

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If not is it planned in the production version.
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I need to get the data from XI,so i need this integration.
I would be very thank ful if any body cuold suggest me with a link on the notes ar step by step formatt.
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http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/0b/3bc73b24062b48e10000000a11402f/frameset.htm
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I've been working with the CollapsiblePanel for the past two
nights. I can't make the panel collapse at runtime when I have XML
data attached.
I validated by downloading one of the Adobe Lab
CollapsiblePanel samples. I validated that I could make the sample
work from my Dreamweaver CS3 environment. Then, I added an XML data
source and retested. The panel would not collapse. Then, I took out
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CODE SNIPIT
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Post Author: tel
CA Forum: Data Connectivity and SQL
I'm trying to use the XML data source via http and i'm running into a couple of issues.
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The second issue is similar. I can't seem to get Crystal to recognize changes in the XML format (new fields for example) without having to delete and recreate the data source (which automatically removes all the associated fields from the report). Is there a way around this, or again, a way of re-creating the data source without it removing the existing fields in the report?
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CA Forum: Data Connectivity and SQL
I have the same problem. Where can I find help about setting the data source when connecting to a web service. Since the hostname is hardcoded in the report, it is necessary to update it in the code.

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I'm trying to see a report based on an XML data source with JRC
I'm using crystal reports XIR2 with websphere 5.1.1;
with a simple report i'm able to see it, then i tried to add a parameter (discrete/not multiple) in the report but if i don't pass it in my jsp page i have the error "some parameters are missing" and it don't prompt me for parameter value (i've set CrystalReportViewer.setEnableParameterPrompt(true)) and if i pass the parameter in the way of other reports (with ParameterFields etc... or with ParameterController) ii have the java.lang.NullPointerExcepion at the processHTTPRequest
please help, i'm stucked!!!

I'm trying to see a report based on an XML data source with JRC
I'm using crystal reports XIR2 with websphere 5.1.1;
with a simple report i'm able to see it, then i tried to add a parameter (discrete/not multiple) in the report but if i don't pass it in my jsp page i have the error "some parameters are missing" and it don't prompt me for parameter value (i've set CrystalReportViewer.setEnableParameterPrompt(true)) and if i pass the parameter in the way of other reports (with ParameterFields etc... or with ParameterController) ii have the java.lang.NullPointerExcepion at the processHTTPRequest
please help, i'm stucked!!!

BI Admin Tool and XSLT transformation for XML data source - How it works ?

Hello,
There is a possibility to import data from XML data source using BI Admin Tool.
In the import window we can point XSLT file. What is the purpose of that XSLT field?
Why I am asking ?
I thought it is smth like XSLT processor, but simply it doesnt work.
What I did:
- I pointed XML data source file
- I pointed XSLT transformation file
- Click OK, and still get the message that the XML file structure is not supported
After that I transformed that XML file with some desktop XSLT processor using the same XSLT file, and I tried to connect that file directly using BI Admin tool.Then it works. So it means that the transformation is ok.
So basically one question comes to my mind in that situation:
What is the purpose of XSLT field in BI Admin Tool when it comes to XML data source ?
(it doesnt look like XSLT processor)
Greetings
/Michal

Hi Mariano
Why you need to use XSLT for transforming XML file into ABAP table
Code is a part of some ABAP report. Looks like it is reading a file from file system and updating table after transformation
If you have requirement like you need to read XML file and then insert the data into a SAP table
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