Unable to create XML documentation file '<name>': <message>

The XML documentation file cannot be created due to an error.

Error ID: BC42311

The following messages may appear with this error:

• XML comment block cannot be associated with any language element that supports the application of XML documentation comments.

• XML comment tag 'returns' is not permitted on a 'WriteOnly' Property.

• XML comment cannot be applied more than once on a partial <type>.

• XML comment tag 'returns' is not permitted on a 'declare sub' language element.

• XML documentation parse error: Start tag '<tag>' doesn't have a matching end tag.

• XML comment type parameter <parameter> does not match a type parameter on the corresponding <keyword> statement.

• XML comment type parameter must have a 'name' attribute.

• XML comment exception must have a 'cref' attribute.

To correct this error

• Consult the provided message for recommendations.

See Also

Tasks

How to: Create XML Documentation in Visual Basic