How To Fix /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES609 - Target structure element can be assigned to single source element

/CPD/PFP_MESSAGES609 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 609

• Message text: Target structure element can be assigned to single source element

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES609 - Target structure element can be assigned to single source element ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES609 typically indicates an issue related to data mapping in a process involving the SAP Process Integration (PI) or Process Orchestration (PO) environment. This error suggests that there is a mismatch in the data structure where a target structure element is expected to be assigned to a single source element, but the mapping is not set up correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Mapping Configuration: The error often arises when the mapping configuration in the Integration Directory or the mapping program (like graphical mapping or XSLT) is incorrectly set up. It may be trying to map multiple source elements to a single target element, which is not allowed.
  
  
  Data Structure Mismatch: The source and target data structures may not align properly. For example, if the target expects a single value but the source provides multiple values, this error will occur.
  
  
  Incorrect Use of Functions: If you are using functions or operations in the mapping