How To Fix HRPAY99CEE1_U2_UTIL053 - Too many XML elements '&1'. Max.occurs '&2', XML path '&3'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99CEE1_U2_UTIL - CEE01[UTIL2] - Messages for utilities

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Too many XML elements '&1'. Max.occurs '&2', XML path '&3'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99CEE1_U2_UTIL053 - Too many XML elements '&1'. Max.occurs '&2', XML path '&3' ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99CEE1_U2_UTIL053 indicates that there are too many XML elements in a specific context, exceeding the maximum allowed occurrences defined in the system. This error typically arises during the processing of XML data, particularly in HR (Human Resources) payroll scenarios where XML files are used for data exchange.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Exceeding Maximum Occurrences: The error message specifies that the number of XML elements (denoted as &1) has exceeded the maximum allowed occurrences (denoted as &2) for a specific XML path (denoted as &3). This usually happens when the data being processed contains more entries than the system is configured to handle for that particular XML structure.
  
  
  Data Input Issues: There may be an issue with the data being input into the system, such as duplicate entries or incorrect data formatting that leads to an inflated number of XML elements.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The maximum occurrences for XML elements may be set too low