How To Fix SPRX338 - message part refers a type, not an element

SPRX338 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPRX - Proxy Generation

• Message number: 338

• Message text: message part refers a type, not an element

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPRX338 - message part refers a type, not an element ?

  The SAP error message SPRX338, which states "message part refers to a type, not an element," typically occurs in the context of SAP PI/PO (Process Integration/Process Orchestration) when working with message types and structures in mappings or interfaces.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is a mismatch in the definition of the message structure. Specifically, it indicates that a part of the message is defined as a type (like a complex type or a simple type) rather than as an element (which is an instance of a type). This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping might be trying to reference a type instead of an element.
  WSDL or XSD Issues: If you are using WSDL or XSD files, there might be a misconfiguration where a type is referenced instead of an element.
  Message Structure Definition: The message structure defined in the Integration Repository might not be correctly set up, leading to this