How To Fix /PF1/MSG_CONV_XML056 - Only one of the fields 'Structured' or 'Unstructured' is allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_CONV_XML -

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Only one of the fields 'Structured' or 'Unstructured' is allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CONV_XML056 - Only one of the fields 'Structured' or 'Unstructured' is allowed ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CONV_XML056 indicates that there is a conflict in the data being processed, specifically regarding the use of "Structured" and "Unstructured" fields. This error typically arises in scenarios where XML data is being converted or processed, and it suggests that both types of fields are being used simultaneously, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  Both "Structured" and "Unstructured" fields are defined in the same context or data structure, which violates the rules of the processing logic.
  The XML data being processed contains elements that are not correctly defined according to the expected schema, leading to ambiguity in how the data should be interpreted.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the XML Structure: Check the XML data being processed to ensure that it adheres to the expected schema. Make sure that you are not including both "Structured" and "Unstructured" fields in the same context.
  
  
  Modify the Data: