How To Fix /AIF/IF_BUILDER003 - Node was already inserted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/IF_BUILDER -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Node was already inserted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/IF_BUILDER003 - Node was already inserted ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/IF_BUILDER003 Node was already inserted typically occurs in the context of the Application Interface Framework (AIF) in SAP. This error indicates that there is an attempt to insert a node (or a data structure) that has already been added to the interface message. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Node Insertion: The error usually arises when the same node is being inserted multiple times into the same message structure. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect mapping or configuration in the AIF interface.
  Logic in the ABAP code that processes the message, leading to multiple insertions of the same node.
  Issues in the data being processed, where the same data is being sent multiple times.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the AIF interface, such as incorrect settings in the interface builder or the message mapping.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check the Interface Configuration:
  
  Review the AIF interface