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