How To Fix EA717 - Character string & cannot be interpreted as XML tag.

EA717 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 717

• Message text: Character string & cannot be interpreted as XML tag.

What causes this issue?

The character string '&v1&' could not be interpreted as a tag.

System Response

The file cannot be processed.

How to fix this error?

Correct file &v2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EA717 - Character string & cannot be interpreted as XML tag. ?

  The SAP error message EA717, which states "Character string & cannot be interpreted as XML tag," typically occurs when there is an issue with the XML data being processed in an SAP system. This error indicates that the system encountered a character string that it could not recognize as a valid XML tag, which can happen for several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Malformed XML: The XML structure may be incorrect, such as missing opening or closing tags, or improperly nested elements.
  Invalid Characters: The XML may contain characters that are not allowed in XML tags, such as spaces, special characters, or control characters.
  Encoding Issues: The XML data may not be properly encoded, leading to misinterpretation of characters.
  Data Source Issues: The source of the XML data may be providing incorrect or unexpected data formats.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues with the configuration of the system or the specific function module that is processing the XML.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Validate XML