MSSQL 2016: XML : XML parsing error

Microsoft.SQLServer.2016.XML___XML_parsing_error_1_5_Rule (Rule)

This message passes through XML parsing errors. The text after "XML parsing error:" will vary. The cause will depend on the exact XML parsing error passed through.

Knowledge Base article:

Summary

This message passes through XML parsing errors. The text after "XML parsing error:" will vary. The cause will depend on the exact XML parsing error passed through.

Often, the sp_xml_preparedocument stored procedure is given an invalid XML document to process.

Resolutions

Find and fix the error so that the XML document is well-formed, and rerun the commands.

Attempt to load the problematic XML document using an XML editor to see if there are more details about what failed in the XML parsing.

Overridable Parameters

Name

Description

Default Value

Enabled

Enables or disables the workflow.

Yes

Priority

Defines Alert Priority.

1

Severity

Defines Alert Severity.

2

Element properties:

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RemotableTrue
Alert Message
MSSQL 2016: XML: XML parsing error
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Event LogApplication
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Member Modules:

ID Module Type TypeId RunAs 
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GenerateAlert WriteAction System.Health.GenerateAlert Default

Source Code:

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