How To Fix TR_AUSL381 - Specify one API function only (IV_API_MODE or IV_API_PRECONF)

TR_AUSL381 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TR_AUSL - Software Delivery Composer Messages

• Message number: 381

• Message text: Specify one API function only (IV_API_MODE or IV_API_PRECONF)

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TR_AUSL381 - Details

• The SAP error message TR_AUSL381, which states "Specify one API function only (IV_API_MODE or IV_API_PRECONF)," typically occurs in the context of using the SAP API for certain operations where two conflicting parameters are being set at the same time. This error indicates that the system expects you to specify only one of the two parameters: IV_API_MODE or IV_API_PRECONF.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when both IV_API_MODE and IV_API_PRECONF are provided in the API call. These parameters are mutually exclusive, meaning that you can only use one of them at a time. 
  
  IV_API_MODE: This parameter is used to define the mode of operation for the API call, such as whether it is in a standard mode or a specific operational mode.
  IV_API_PRECONF: This parameter is used for pre-configuration settings, which may be necessary for certain operations but cannot be used simultaneously with IV_API_MODE.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to review the API call and ensure