How To Fix /PF1/MSG_CONV_XML143 - Only one occurrence of 'Return Reason Information' is allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_CONV_XML -

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Only one occurrence of 'Return Reason Information' is allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CONV_XML143 - Only one occurrence of 'Return Reason Information' is allowed ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CONV_XML143: Only one occurrence of 'Return Reason Information' is allowed typically occurs during the processing of XML data, particularly when dealing with return reason information in an XML file. This error indicates that the XML structure being processed contains multiple instances of a node or element that is expected to occur only once.
  Cause:
  
  XML Structure Violation: The XML file being processed contains more than one occurrence of the 'Return Reason Information' element. This violates the expected structure defined in the XML schema or mapping.
  Data Duplication: There may be a data issue where the same return reason is being duplicated in the XML file.
  Mapping Configuration: The mapping configuration in SAP may not be set up correctly, leading to the system expecting a single instance but receiving multiple.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check XML File: Review the XML file being processed to ensure that the 'Return Reason Information' element appears only once. If it appears multiple times, you will need to modify the XML to comply with the expected structure.
  Modify Data Source: If the XML is generated from a data source, check the data source to ensure that it does not produce duplicate entries for return reasons.
  Adjust Mapping: If applicable, review the mapping configuration in SAP to ensure that it is correctly set up to handle the expected structure of the XML.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your processing logic to catch such issues early and provide meaningful feedback for correction.
  
  Related Information:
  
  XML Schema Definition (XSD): If you have access to the XML schema definition, review it to understand the expected structure and constraints for the 'Return Reason Information' element.
  SAP Documentation: Consult SAP documentation or support resources for more details on handling XML processing errors and best practices for XML data integration.
  Debugging Tools: Use debugging tools available in SAP to trace the processing of the XML and identify where the duplication is occurring.
  
  By addressing the root cause of the error, you can resolve the issue and ensure that the XML data is processed correctly without violations of the expected structure.