How To Fix /PF1/MSG_CONV_XML013 - Either field 'Code' or field 'Proprietary' is allowed, but both are used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_CONV_XML -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Either field 'Code' or field 'Proprietary' is allowed, but both are used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CONV_XML013 - Either field 'Code' or field 'Proprietary' is allowed, but both are used ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CONV_XML013 indicates that there is a conflict in the XML data being processed. Specifically, it states that either the field 'Code' or the field 'Proprietary' is allowed, but both fields are being used simultaneously, which is not permitted.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in scenarios where XML data is being converted or processed, such as during data import/export or integration with external systems. The error suggests that the XML structure being sent or received contains both fields 'Code' and 'Proprietary' in a context where only one of them should be present. This could be due to:
  
  Incorrect XML Structure: The XML being sent may not conform to the expected schema, leading to both fields being populated.
  Data Mapping Issues: There may be a problem in the mapping of data from the source system to the target system, causing both fields to be filled.
  Configuration Errors: The configuration settings in the SAP