VAST-2.0-ad-has-inline-or-wrapper
Each <Ad> must contain exactly one <InLine> or <Wrapper>
ErrorRequired fieldsIAB VAST 2.0 §2.2VAST 2.0 and later (all versions)
Every `<Ad>` element must contain exactly one child: either `<InLine>` (which carries the creative directly) or `<Wrapper>` (which points to another VAST tag). An `<Ad>` with neither — or with both — is invalid.
How to fix
Add exactly one <InLine> (for a direct ad) or <Wrapper> (for a redirect chain) inside the empty <Ad>.
Invalid
<Ad id="1">
<!-- nothing here -->
</Ad>Valid
<Ad id="1">
<InLine>…</InLine>
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