How To Fix /PF1/MSG_CONV_XML087 - Only one occurrence of ' & ' is allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_CONV_XML -

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Only one occurrence of ' & ' is allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CONV_XML087 - Only one occurrence of ' & ' is allowed ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CONV_XML087: Only one occurrence of ' & ' is allowed typically occurs during XML processing or conversion tasks in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the XML structure, specifically related to the use of the ampersand (&) character.
  Cause:
  
  Improper XML Formatting: The ampersand character is a special character in XML and must be used correctly. It is often used to denote the beginning of an entity reference (e.g., & for &). If there are multiple occurrences of & in a way that is not properly encoded, it can lead to this error.
  Data Issues: The data being processed may contain invalid characters or formatting that does not comply with XML standards.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the XML processing settings in SAP.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check XML Data: Review the XML data being processed to ensure that the ampersand character is used correctly. If you need to include an ampersand in the data, it should be replaced with &.
  Validate XML Structure: Use an XML validator to check the structure of your XML document. Ensure that all special characters are properly encoded.
  Modify Data Input: If the data is coming from an external source, ensure that it is sanitized and formatted correctly before being processed by SAP.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to XML processing in your SAP system. Ensure that they are set up correctly to handle the data being processed.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider enabling debugging or logging to get more detailed information about where the error is occurring.
  
  Related Information:
  
  XML Encoding: Familiarize yourself with XML encoding rules, especially for special characters like &, <, >, ', and ".
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes or patches that may address this specific error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to XML processing and conversion for best practices and guidelines.
  
  By addressing the formatting and encoding of the XML data, you should be able to resolve the error message /PF1/MSG_CONV_XML087.