FIX: You receive an Event ID 5719 error message when you process a message that contains consecutive empty elements in BizTalk Server 2006

In Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006, you may receive an error message that resembles the following:This problem occurs when you process a message that uses a document structure that resembles the following. The message contains consecutive empty elements:

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.

If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix.

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Prerequisites

To apply this hotfix, you must have Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006 installed on the computer.

Restart requirement

You do not have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.

File information

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time item in Control Panel.Note Because of file dependencies, the most recent hotfix that contains these files may contain additional files.

To work around this problem, use one of the following methods.

Method 1: Change the message structure

The following example shows how to use start tags and end tags to mark the empty elements:

Method 2: Use the ELEMENTS option in the FOR XML clause

If you experience this problem when you use the SQL adapter, use the ELEMENTS option in the FOR XML clause.

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

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