How To Fix SPXN038 - Synchronous mapping must have exactly one target method

SPXN038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPXN - Proxy Generation

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Synchronous mapping must have exactly one target method

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPXN038 - Synchronous mapping must have exactly one target method ?

  The SAP error message SPXN038 indicates that there is an issue with a synchronous mapping in your SAP PI/PO (Process Integration/Process Orchestration) configuration. Specifically, it states that the synchronous mapping must have exactly one target method defined. This error typically arises when the mapping configuration does not meet the requirements for synchronous processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Target Methods: The mapping configuration may have been set up with more than one target method, which is not allowed for synchronous mappings.
  No Target Method Defined: Conversely, if no target method is defined, the system will also throw this error.
  Incorrect Mapping Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the mapping settings that leads to ambiguity in determining the target method.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SPXN038 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Mapping Configuration:
  
  Open the mapping configuration in the SAP PI/PO Integration Builder.
  Ensure that there is exactly one target method defined for the synchronous mapping.
  
  
  
  Define Target Method:
  
  If there is no target method