How To Fix RSWADMDERR2055 - Tag '&1' is not a well-formed element!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Tag '&1' is not a well-formed element!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSWADMDERR2055 - Tag '&1' is not a well-formed element! ?

  The SAP error message RSWADMDERR2055, which states "Tag '&1' is not a well-formed element," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Application Interface Framework (AIF) or when dealing with XML data processing. This error indicates that there is an issue with the XML structure being processed, specifically that a tag (element) in the XML is not well-formed according to XML standards.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Malformed XML: The XML data being processed may contain syntax errors, such as:
  
  Missing closing tags.
  Improperly nested elements.
  Invalid characters in tag names.
  Unescaped special characters (like <, >, &).
  
  
  
  Incorrect Mapping: If you are using mappings in AIF, the mapping might be incorrectly defined, leading to the generation of invalid XML.
  
  
  Data Issues: The data being transformed into XML may contain unexpected or invalid values that do not conform to the expected structure.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Validate XML: Use an XML validator tool to check the XML structure for well-formedness. This will help identify any syntax errors.
  
  
  Check Mapping