How To Fix RSWADMDERR2021 - Tag '&1' attribute with missing trailing quote mark

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSWADMDERR2 - BEx Web applications: Error messages for XML/HTML-Parsing

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Tag '&1' attribute with missing trailing quote mark

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSWADMDERR2021 - Tag '&1' attribute with missing trailing quote mark ?

  The SAP error message RSWADMDERR2021 indicates that there is a problem with a tag attribute in the context of the SAP system, specifically that a tag (denoted by &1) is missing a trailing quote mark. This error typically occurs in the context of XML or other structured data formats where attributes are defined with quotes.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following:
  
  Malformed XML or Data Structure: The data being processed contains an attribute that is not properly closed with a quote. For example, an attribute might look like attributeName="value instead of attributeName="value".
  Data Input Error: If the data is being generated or input manually, a typographical error could lead to missing quotes.
  Programmatic Error: If the data is being generated programmatically, there may be a bug in the code that constructs the XML or data structure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Identify the Source: Determine where the data is being generated or input. This could be a report, a data upload, or an interface.
  Check the Data: Look for the specific tag mentioned in the error message. Review the data structure to ensure that all attributes are properly quoted.
  Correct the Syntax: If you find any attributes that are missing a trailing quote, add the missing quote to correct the syntax.
  Test the Changes: After making corrections, re-run the process that generated the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  Review Code (if applicable): If the data is generated programmatically, review the relevant code to ensure that it correctly handles quotes when constructing attributes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common errors.
  XML Validation Tools: If the data is in XML format, consider using XML validation tools to check for well-formedness and correctness.
  Debugging: If the error persists, consider enabling debugging or logging to capture more detailed information about the data being processed when the error occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the issue causing the RSWADMDERR2021 error in your SAP system.