How To Fix /PF1/MSG_CONV_XML159 - More than one subelement of field '&' is used for Identification of '&'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_CONV_XML -

• Message number: 159

• Message text: More than one subelement of field '&' is used for Identification of '&'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CONV_XML159 - More than one subelement of field '&' is used for Identification of '&' ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CONV_XML159 indicates that there is an issue with the XML structure being processed, specifically related to the identification of elements within the XML data. The message states that more than one subelement of a field is being used for identification, which can lead to ambiguity in the data processing.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in scenarios where:
  
  Duplicate Identifiers: The XML data contains multiple subelements that are intended to serve as identifiers for a single entity, leading to confusion about which identifier should be used.
  Incorrect XML Structure: The XML structure may not conform to the expected schema, resulting in multiple elements being interpreted as identifiers.
  Mapping Issues: There may be issues in the mapping configuration between the XML data and the SAP data model, causing the system to misinterpret the identifiers.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review XML Structure: Check the XML file for the specific field