How To Fix /PF1/MSG_CONV_XML153 - Either '&'or '&',but not both,must be present if 'Return Reason' is used

/PF1/MSG_CONV_XML153 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_CONV_XML -

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Either '&'or '&',but not both,must be present if 'Return Reason' is used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CONV_XML153 - Either '&'or '&',but not both,must be present if 'Return Reason' is used ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CONV_XML153 indicates an issue related to the use of the "Return Reason" field in a specific context, likely within an XML conversion or data processing scenario. The message states that either one of the two specified fields (represented by &) must be present, but not both, when the "Return Reason" is used.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in scenarios where:
  
  Data Validation: The system expects either one of two fields to be populated when a return reason is specified. If both fields are filled or if neither is filled, the system throws this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the data mapping or transformation logic that leads to this conflict.
  Business Logic: The business rules defined in the system may require strict adherence to the presence of certain fields based on the context of the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
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