How To Fix /UI2/WD_CFG011 - Invalid XML: &1

/UI2/WD_CFG011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UI2/WD_CFG -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Invalid XML: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /UI2/WD_CFG011 - Invalid XML: &1 ?

  The SAP error message /UI2/WD_CFG011 Invalid XML: &1 typically indicates that there is an issue with the XML configuration of a Web Dynpro application. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when the XML file is malformed, contains invalid characters, or does not conform to the expected structure.
  
  Cause:
  
  Malformed XML: The XML structure may not be well-formed, meaning it has syntax errors such as unclosed tags, incorrect nesting, or invalid characters.
  Invalid Characters: The XML may contain characters that are not allowed in XML documents, such as control characters or improperly encoded characters.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the Web Dynpro application may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Transport Issues: If the XML was transported from one system to another, it may have been corrupted during the transport process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check XML Syntax: Validate the XML file using an XML validator tool to ensure that it is well-formed. Look for unclosed tags, incorrect nesting,