How to retain a space in a field in idoc

Hi all,

The scenario is idoc to idoc.

In one of the fields in target idoc i have to map a space depending on the source field. As we know, XI removes any spaces in the field and creates an empty element in XML for the field. Is there anyway to map that field with a space without XI creating an empty element for the field?

Any solution or workaround will be highly appreciated.

Regards,

Sudheer.