An error in XML document for a valid DateTime is returned when archiving from SharePoint

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Description

Error Message

*** Error *** - There is an error in XML document (1, 2).. String was not recognized as a valid DateTime

Cause

This issue is caused by an invalid DateTime value within the metadata of the item.

Resolution

The affected item(s) can be downloaded from SharePoint and then the original file deleted. 

Once the file is deleted upload the downloaded version to the same location.  This should correct the DateTime issue and allow the item to be archived without error.  

Issue/Introduction

The SharePoint archiving task report file may show this error on specific items during archiving.