Support Article
Empty elements in XML cause error in page copy
SA-14478
Summary
When XML content with empty (blank) elements is parsed (through Parse-XML) and added to the clipboard, the content cannot be copied from the page to another page, due to a property mismatch exception.
Error Messages
Invalid datatype
Steps to Reproduce
- Run a Parse-XML on XML content with empty elements.
- Attempt to copy the resulting clipboard content to another clipboard page.
Root Cause
The root cause of this problem is a defect in user application code/rules.
Resolution
Local-change is to set the dynamic system setting to switch to old assembler routines. The setting is as follows:
Name: SwitchToOldAssembler
Value: true
Ruleset: Pega-IntegrationEngine
Published September 30, 2015 - Updated October 8, 2020
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