How To Fix /PF1/MSG_CONV_XML144 - Only one occurrence of 'Reversal Reason Information' is allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_CONV_XML -

• Message number: 144

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CONV_XML144 - Only one occurrence of 'Reversal Reason Information' is allowed ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CONV_XML144: Only one occurrence of 'Reversal Reason Information' is allowed typically occurs during the processing of XML data, particularly when dealing with financial transactions or document processing in SAP systems. This error indicates that the XML data being processed contains multiple instances of the 'Reversal Reason Information' element, which is not permitted according to the schema or business logic defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The XML file being processed contains more than one occurrence of the 'Reversal Reason Information' element. This could be due to a mistake in the data generation process or an issue with the source system that creates the XML.
  Incorrect Mapping: If the XML structure is incorrectly mapped to the expected structure in SAP, it may lead to multiple entries being generated.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity in the source system, leading to the generation of duplicate reversal reason entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the XML Structure: Check the XML file being processed to ensure that there is only one occurrence of the 'Reversal Reason Information' element. If there are duplicates, remove the extra occurrences.
  Validate Data Generation Logic: If the XML is generated from another system, review the logic that creates the XML to ensure it adheres to the expected structure.
  Adjust Mapping: If the issue is related to mapping, ensure that the mapping between the source data and the XML structure is correctly defined to prevent multiple entries.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in the data processing logic to catch and log instances where multiple entries are generated, allowing for easier troubleshooting in the future.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or the specific module documentation related to the XML processing to understand the expected structure and constraints.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide guidance on handling XML data processing.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SLG1 (Application Log) to check for logs related to the error for more context.
  XML Schema: Review the XML schema definition (XSD) that defines the structure of the XML being processed to understand the constraints and requirements.
  Testing: After making changes, test the XML processing with a sample file to ensure that the error is resolved and that the data is processed correctly.
  
  By addressing the root cause of the error and ensuring that the XML data adheres to the expected structure, you should be able to resolve the issue and prevent it from occurring in the future.