How To Fix IFME_SERVICE016 - Parent tree &1 in XML differs from parent tree &2 of current tree.

IFME_SERVICE016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IFME_SERVICE -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Parent tree &1 in XML differs from parent tree &2 of current tree.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IFME_SERVICE016 - Parent tree &1 in XML differs from parent tree &2 of current tree. ?

  The SAP error message IFME_SERVICE016 indicates a discrepancy between the parent tree structure in an XML document being processed and the expected parent tree structure in the current context. This error typically arises in scenarios involving the integration of data, such as when using SAP's Integration Framework or when processing XML data in various SAP modules.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the XML data being processed has a parent-child relationship that does not match the expected structure defined in the system. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect XML Structure: The XML document may have been incorrectly formatted or structured, leading to mismatches in the expected hierarchy.
  Data Mapping Issues: There may be issues in the mapping of data from one system to another, causing the parent-child relationships to be misaligned.
  Version Mismatch: If there are different versions of the XML schema being used, it can lead to discrepancies in the expected structure.
  Configuration Errors: