How To Fix /PF1/MSG_CONV_XML141 - & must be present in & or in & but not both

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_CONV_XML -

• Message number: 141

• Message text: & must be present in & or in & but not both

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CONV_XML141 - & must be present in & or in & but not both ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CONV_XML141 typically indicates an issue related to XML data conversion or processing, particularly when dealing with the presence of certain fields or elements in the XML structure. The message suggests that a specific field or element must be present in one of two specified locations (denoted by &), but not in both at the same time.
  Cause:
  
  XML Structure Violation: The error usually arises when the XML data being processed does not conform to the expected structure. Specifically, it indicates that a required element is either missing or incorrectly duplicated.
  Mapping Issues: If you are using an interface or mapping tool, there may be a misconfiguration in how the XML elements are mapped to the corresponding fields in SAP.
  Data Quality Issues: The data being sent to SAP may have inconsistencies or errors that lead to the violation of the expected XML schema.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check XML Structure: Review the XML document being processed to ensure that the required elements are present in the correct locations and that there are no duplicates.
  Validate Against Schema: If you have an XML schema (XSD) for validation, use it to check the XML document for compliance. This can help identify structural issues.
  Mapping Configuration: If you are using middleware or an integration tool, check the mapping configuration to ensure that the fields are correctly defined and that there are no conflicting mappings.
  Data Cleansing: Ensure that the data being sent to SAP is clean and adheres to the expected format. This may involve preprocessing the data to remove duplicates or fill in missing fields.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or the specific module documentation related to the XML processing to understand the expected structure and requirements.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SLG1 (Application Log) to check for detailed logs that may provide more context about the error.
  Debugging: If you have access to the development environment, consider debugging the process to trace where the error occurs and what data is being processed at that point.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support or consult with a technical expert familiar with XML processing in SAP.