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XML-002:Malformed XML structure

XML document is not well-formed.

Fix this in your source system

MANUAL

The XML document has structural errors (unclosed tags, invalid nesting, etc.) that make it unparseable. Your invoicing software must generate well-formed XML. Contact your software vendor to fix the XML generation.

See the step-by-step instructions below to fix this error manually.

Why This Error Matters

Malformed XML cannot be processed.

How to Fix It

1

Check brackets

All tags must close properly

2

Check quotes

Attributes must use quotes

3

Validate

Use XML validator

Technical Details

XML parsing error

Common Causes

  • Unclosed tags
  • Missing quotes
  • Invalid characters

Frequently Asked Questions

XML document is not well-formed.
Fix XML syntax errors. Invoice Navigator can help identify and fix this issue.
Yes, XML-002 is a critical error that must be fixed.

Last updated: 19 January 2026

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