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JPS-01016 and "XML-20108: (Fatal Error) Start of root element expected." When Starting Weblogic Admin and/or Managed Servers (Doc ID 3071600.1)

Last updated on FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Applies to:

Oracle Platform Security for Java - Version 12.2.1.4.0 and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Symptoms

Unable to start Weblogic Admin and/or Managed servers with the immediate errors shown as JPS-01016 and JPS-00250.

Further log review shows these are a symptom of the underlying error "XML-20108: (Fatal Error) Start of root element expected."

Cause

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