How To Fix RSWADMDERR2037 - Tag '&1' missing '>' for end of tag

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Tag '&1' missing '>' for end of tag

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSWADMDERR2037 - Tag '&1' missing '>' for end of tag ?

  The SAP error message RSWADMDERR2037, which states "Tag '&1' missing '>' for end of tag," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Web Application Designer or when dealing with XML or HTML content. This error indicates that there is a syntax issue in the markup where a closing tag is expected but is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Malformed XML/HTML: The most common cause of this error is that there is a tag in your XML or HTML code that is not properly closed. For example, if you have a tag like <tag> but forget to close it with </tag>, or if you have a self-closing tag that is not properly formatted.
  Special Characters: If the content within the tags contains special characters that are not properly escaped, it can lead to parsing errors.
  Copy-Paste Errors: Sometimes, copying and pasting code from other sources can introduce hidden characters or formatting issues that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Code: Review the XML or HTML code where the error is reported. Look for any tags that are not properly closed or formatted. Ensure that every opening tag has a corresponding closing tag.
  Validate XML/HTML: Use an XML or HTML validator tool to check for syntax errors. These tools can help identify where the issues are in your markup.
  Escape Special Characters: If your content includes special characters (like <, >, &), make sure they are properly escaped. For example, use &lt; for <, &gt; for >, and &amp; for &.
  Review Recent Changes: If this error started appearing after recent changes, review those changes to identify any potential issues introduced during editing.
  Debugging: If the error message includes a specific tag name (replacing &1), focus on that tag to find the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation for Web Application Designer or XML handling for more details on proper syntax and examples.
  Community Forums: Check SAP community forums or other developer forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  Error Logs: Look at the application logs for more context around the error, which might provide additional clues about where the problem lies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the RSWADMDERR2037 error in your SAP application.