How To Fix /PF1/MSG_CONV_XML120 - If the field 'Name and Address' is used the field '&' must be also used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_CONV_XML -

• Message number: 120

• Message text: If the field 'Name and Address' is used the field '&' must be also used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CONV_XML120 - If the field 'Name and Address' is used the field '&' must be also used ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CONV_XML120 typically indicates an issue related to the XML conversion process in SAP, particularly when dealing with the "Name and Address" fields in a data structure. This error suggests that if the "Name and Address" field is being utilized, the field represented by the & character must also be included in the data structure.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Structure Requirement: The error arises because the XML structure expects certain fields to be present when others are used. In this case, the "Name and Address" field has a dependency on the & field.
  Missing Field: The & field is likely not populated or included in the XML data being processed, leading to this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that dictate how these fields interact, and if they are not set up correctly, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Mapping: Ensure that the XML data being