BUG: Parsing or Serialization errors may occur when you test a map in BizTalk Server 2004 (837857)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004 Enterprise Edition
  • Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004 Developer Edition
  • Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004 Partner Edition
  • Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004 Standard Edition

SYMPTOMS

In Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004, when you test a map in the BizTalk Mapper by using either the Input setting or the Output setting set to Native, you may receive one of the following error messages:

Native serialization error:
The path is not of a legal form
Native parsing error:
The path is not of a legal form

CAUSE

This problem may occur if both of the following conditions are true:
  • The map refers to a schema in an external assembly.
  • The Input or Output settings for the map test are set to Native.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, follow these steps:
  1. Move the schema to the same project as the map that you want to test.
  2. Configure the map to use the setting that you want.
  3. Test the map.
  4. Move the schema back to the original location.
  5. Set the BizTalk Mapper to use the new location of the schema.

STATUS

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

REFERENCES

For more information about BizTalk Server 2004, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/biztalk

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:9/18/2006
Keywords:kbbiztalk2004-2006swept kbpending kbBug KB837857 kbAudDeveloper
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