How To Fix OIUXI030 - Parser Error: value does not follow open tag after & ( & )

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIUXI - Ownership Interface

• Message number: 030

• Message text: Parser Error: value does not follow open tag after & ( & )

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIUXI030 - Parser Error: value does not follow open tag after & ( & ) ?

  The SAP error message OIUXI030, which indicates a "Parser Error: value does not follow open tag after & ( & )", typically occurs in the context of XML processing within SAP systems. This error suggests that there is an issue with the XML structure, specifically related to the use of the ampersand (&) character.
  Cause:
  
  Improperly Formatted XML: The ampersand character is a special character in XML and must be properly encoded. If it appears in the XML data without being encoded, it can lead to parsing errors.
  Invalid Character Sequences: The parser expects a valid entity reference after an ampersand. For example, & should be followed by a valid entity like & for an ampersand, < for less than, or > for greater than.
  Data Input Issues: If the data being processed contains raw ampersands without proper encoding, it can trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Encode Special Characters: Ensure that all instances of the ampersand in your XML data are properly encoded. Replace & with & in your XML content.
  Validate XML Structure: Use an XML validator to check the structure of your XML document. This can help identify any other potential issues that may not be directly related to the ampersand.
  Review Data Sources: If the XML is generated from a database or an external source, review the data to ensure that it does not contain unencoded special characters.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your XML processing logic to catch and log such errors for easier debugging in the future.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  XML Encoding: Familiarize yourself with XML character encoding rules. The most common special characters and their encoded forms are:
  
  & ? &
  < ? &lt;
  > ? &gt;
  " ? &quot;
  ' ? &apos;
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation for XML processing and error handling to understand how to manage XML data effectively within your SAP environment.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the XML processing again to ensure that the error is resolved and that the XML is being parsed correctly.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OIUXI030 error and ensure that your XML data is correctly formatted for processing in SAP.