How To Fix SRF_GENERATION011 - Element &1 occurs &2 times, no. of occurrences must be between &3 and &4

SRF_GENERATION011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRF_GENERATION - Messages from report generation

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Element &1 occurs &2 times, no. of occurrences must be between &3 and &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRF_GENERATION011 - Element &1 occurs &2 times, no. of occurrences must be between &3 and &4 ?

  The SAP error message SRF_GENERATION011 indicates that there is an issue with the number of occurrences of a specific element in a data structure or configuration. The message typically states that the element (denoted as &1) occurs &2 times, but the allowed range for occurrences is between &3 and &4. 
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises in scenarios involving:
  
  Data Structures: When defining data structures in SAP, such as in IDocs, BAPIs, or other data models, the number of times an element can occur is defined. If the actual data being processed exceeds or falls short of this defined range, this error will be triggered.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the data model or mapping can lead to this error, especially if the mappings do not align with the expected structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Data Structure:
  
  Review the definition of the data structure where the error is occurring.