If the data or db folders do not exist, you must create them.
The file was saved using an unsupported encoding format (like UTF-16 or ANSI) instead of the standard UTF-8 expected by the parser.
is used to define database structures, such as player height limits or attribute ranges. Probable Root Cause: "fifangdbmetaxml"
If you encounter this phrase in documentation, a commit message, or a support forum:
: Official game updates can change the database schema, causing the game to fail when it looks for the older fifangdbmeta.xml definitions.
: Automatically detects and repairs the FIFA_NG_DB-META.xml file to ensure compatibility between custom squad files and the game's internal database. Key Benefits :
Systems often store compiled data dictionary schemas in internal memory buffers to optimize performance. Even if you repair the file, the engine may continue reading the broken state from memory. Delete local application cache directories.
: Do not place these files in My Documents\FIFA 16 or any other location. The tools will not find them there. After placing them, double-check that both files are present in the same folder.
If native system elements are corrupt or missing altogether, let the official platform restore them:
Mineral Water 
Doctor On Call 
Laundry Facility 
