Error
Error Code:
2200T
PostgreSQL Error 2200T: Invalid XML Instruction
Description
This error indicates that an XML processing instruction within data being handled by PostgreSQL is syntactically incorrect or malformed. It typically occurs during data insertion, update, or query operations involving XML data types or functions that process XML content.
Error Message
invalid xml processing instruction
Known Causes
4 known causesSyntactically Incorrect PI
The processing instruction within the XML data violates the strict XML syntax rules for `<?target data?>` structures.
Malformed XML Declaration
The `<?xml ...?>` declaration is improperly formatted, missing attributes, or incorrectly placed within the XML content.
Non-XML Data Provided
Input data intended for an XML type or function is not valid XML, causing the parser to fail on unexpected tokens.
Encoding Mismatch
A discrepancy between the XML document's declared character encoding and the database or client's expected encoding.
Solutions
Coming SoonDetailed step-by-step solutions for this error are being prepared. In the meantime, try these general troubleshooting tips:
General Troubleshooting Tips
- Check the error message carefully for specific details
- Review recent changes that might have caused the error
- Search for the exact error code in the official documentation
- Check log files for additional context
- Try restarting the application or service