How To Fix IFME_ENGINE104 - Mandatory node &1 (&2) has no content

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IFME_ENGINE - Incoming files - Engine

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Mandatory node &1 (&2) has no content

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IFME_ENGINE104 - Mandatory node &1 (&2) has no content ?

  The SAP error message IFME_ENGINE104 indicates that a mandatory node in the data structure is missing content. This typically occurs in the context of data processing or integration scenarios, such as when working with IDocs, XML data, or other structured data formats where certain fields are required but not populated.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause is that the required field (node) is not populated with any data. This could be due to a data entry error, a failure in data extraction, or an issue in the data transformation process.
  Incorrect Mapping: If the data is being transformed or mapped from one format to another, there may be an issue with how the fields are mapped, leading to the mandatory node not being filled.
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the configuration of the data processing logic may not correctly specify the required fields, leading to this error.
  Data Source Issues: If the data is