How To Fix CL_SEA_MESSAGES161 - Details of a non XSD Type cannot be modified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL_SEA_MESSAGES - Message class for SEW tool

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Details of a non XSD Type cannot be modified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL_SEA_MESSAGES161 - Details of a non XSD Type cannot be modified ?

  The SAP error message CL_SEA_MESSAGES161 with the description "Details of a non XSD Type cannot be modified" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) or when working with Web Services and XML Schema Definitions (XSD). This error indicates that there is an attempt to modify the details of a data type that is not defined as an XSD type, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-XSD Type: The error arises when you are trying to modify a structure or data type that is not based on an XSD definition. In SAP, certain data types are expected to conform to XSD standards, and modifications to these types are restricted.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the service interface or the data types being used in the service definition.
  Incompatible Data Types: The data type you are trying to modify may not be compatible with the expected XSD types defined in the