How To Fix /PF1/MSG_CONV_XML158 - If value 'INDA' or 'INGA' is used for SettmtMethod,SettmtAcct is allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_CONV_XML -

• Message number: 158

• Message text: If value 'INDA' or 'INGA' is used for SettmtMethod,SettmtAcct is allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CONV_XML158 - If value 'INDA' or 'INGA' is used for SettmtMethod,SettmtAcct is allowed ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CONV_XML158 typically indicates an issue related to the settlement method and settlement account in the context of XML data processing or integration scenarios. The error suggests that when the settlement method (SettmtMethod) is set to either 'INDA' (Incoming Document) or 'INGA' (Incoming Payment), the corresponding settlement account (SettmtAcct) must be specified or is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Settlement Method: The error occurs when the specified settlement method is not compatible with the provided settlement account. Specifically, if 'INDA' or 'INGA' is used, the system expects a valid settlement account to be provided.
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The settlement account may be missing, incorrectly formatted, or not defined in the system for the specified settlement method.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the use of certain settlement accounts with specific settlement methods.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Settlement Method and Account:
  
  Ensure that the settlement method being used ('INDA' or