How To Fix SXMSF086 - Specify the operator and size

SXMSF086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SXMSF -

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Specify the operator and size

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SXMSF086 - Details

• The SAP error message SXMSF086, which states "Specify the operator and size," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Exchange Infrastructure (XI) or Process Integration (PI) when there is an issue with the configuration of a message mapping or an operation mapping. This error indicates that the system is expecting certain parameters (like an operator or size) to be defined but they are missing or incorrectly specified.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Parameters: The error often arises when a mapping operation (like a function or a condition) is defined without specifying the necessary parameters, such as the operator (e.g., equals, greater than) or the size of the data being processed.
  Incorrect Mapping Logic: If the mapping logic is not correctly set up, it may lead to this error. For example, if you are trying to compare two fields without defining how they should be compared.
  Data Type Mismatch: If the data types of the fields being compared