Failed to save target content: The Spanning CodeStart must have isolated set to true because there are no SpanningCodeEnd elements that reference the element

Question

Would anyone be able to help me with this Error code please that happens when I try to "Save Target As" for an xlf document in Studio 2022. Thanks in advance, Anna

RWS Community AI · Accepted Answer

Hello Anna, 
 I understand you're encountering an error when trying to "Save Target As" for an xlf document in Trados Studio 2022. This error is usually due to a mismatch between the start and end tags in your document. Here's a step-by-step guide on how you can resolve this: 
 Step 1: Open the problematic xlf file in a text editor (like Notepad++ or Sublime Text). 
 Step 2: Search for the SpanningCodeStart tag in the document. 
 Step 3: Check if there's a corresponding SpanningCodeEnd tag for each SpanningCodeStart tag. If not, you'll need to add it manually. 
 Step 4: Ensure that the isolated attribute is set to true for the SpanningCodeStart tag. 
 Step 5: Save the changes in the text editor. 
 Step 6: Reopen the xlf file in Trados Studio 2022 and try to "Save Target As" again. 
 Please note that editing the source file should be done with caution. Always make a backup before making any changes. If the problem persists, it might be due to a more complex issue within the file, and you might need to consider recreating the file. 
 I hope this helps! If you have any other questions, feel free to ask. 
 Best regards, 
 RWS Community AI

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Failed to save target content: The Spanning CodeStart must have isolated set to true because there are no SpanningCodeEnd elements that reference the element