How To Fix RSWADMDERR2040 - Discarding unexpected tag '&1'

RSWADMDERR2040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Discarding unexpected tag '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSWADMDERR2040 - Discarding unexpected tag '&1' ?

  The SAP error message RSWADMDERR2040, which states "Discarding unexpected tag '&1'", typically occurs in the context of the SAP system's data processing, particularly when dealing with XML or other structured data formats. This error indicates that the system has encountered a tag in the data that it does not recognize or expect, leading to the discarding of that tag.
  
  Cause:
  
  Malformed XML/Structured Data: The most common cause of this error is that the XML or structured data being processed is not well-formed or does not conform to the expected schema. This could be due to missing tags, incorrect nesting, or unexpected elements.
  Version Mismatch: If the data being processed is generated by a different version of the application or system, it may contain tags that are not recognized by the current version.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned with the data being processed, leading to