PostgresDB 2200T: Invalid XML Processing Instruction

The XML processing instruction is invalid.
  1. Identify the Problematic Query or Data:
    • Run SELECT * FROM pg_stat_activity WHERE state = 'active'; to find the current running queries. Look for any queries that might be dealing with XML data or processing.
  2. Check for Invalid XML Characters or Structures:
    • If you have identified the query or the data causing the issue, manually inspect the XML content for any invalid characters (like <, &, >, " in values without being properly escaped) or wrongly structured XML tags.
  3. Validate the XML Data:
    • Use an external tool or an online XML validator to check the validity of your XML content. This helps in identifying if there are any illegal characters or badly formed XML structures.
  4. Correct the XML Content:
    • If invalid characters or structure issues are found, correct the XML data. This might involve escaping characters (< becomes &lt;, & becomes &amp;, etc.) or fixing the structure to ensure proper opening and closing tags.
  5. Update the Database with Corrected XML:
    • Once the XML is corrected, update the database with the corrected XML content. Use an SQL query similar to UPDATE your_table_name SET your_xml_column = 'corrected XML content' WHERE condition_to_identify_the_problematic_row;.
  6. Retest the Operation:
    • After updating, re-run the operation or query that initially caused the error to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  7. Log and Monitor:
    • Keep an eye on pg_stat_activity and the PostgreSQL logs for any recurrence of the error. Adjust monitoring tools to alert for similar errors in the future.

Only run the commands or make changes if you are confident in your understanding of the operations and the potential impact on your database.

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