How To Fix WPRO_XI_PROXY116 - Value of element &1 must not be &2, if &3 (&4) is specified at this level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WPRO_XI_PROXY - Messages Service Processing Retail Event

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Value of element &1 must not be &2, if &3 (&4) is specified at this level

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WPRO_XI_PROXY116 - Value of element &1 must not be &2, if &3 (&4) is specified at this level ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WPRO_XI_PROXY116
  
  Text:
  
  Value of element &1 must not be &2, if &3 (&4) is specified at this level.
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the processing of a proxy message in SAP PI/PO (Process Integration / Process Orchestration) or in the context of XI (Exchange Infrastructure) when the payload or message structure violates certain validation rules.
  Specifically, the error indicates that a particular XML element (denoted by &1) has a value (&2) that is not allowed when another element (&3) with a certain value (&4) is present at the same hierarchical level in the XML message.
  In other words, the message payload contains conflicting or inconsistent data according to the message schema or business rules enforced by the proxy runtime. This often happens when:
  
  The message structure or content does not comply with the expected schema or business logic.
  There is a mismatch between mutually exclusive elements or values.
  The proxy interface or mapping expects certain conditions that are violated by the incoming message.
  
  
  Example (Hypothetical):
  
  Element: OrderType (&1)
  Value: Standard (&2)
  Element: OrderCategory (&3)
  Value: Express (&4)
  
  The error means:
  
  The value "Standard" for element "OrderType" must not be set if "OrderCategory" with value "Express" is specified at the same level.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Message Payload:
  
  Review the XML message payload that triggered the error.
  Identify the elements mentioned in the error message (&1, &3) and their values (&2, &4).
  Verify if the values are logically consistent and comply with the business rules.
  
  
  
  Validate Against the Schema:
  
  Check the XML schema (XSD) or the proxy interface definition.
  Confirm if the elements are mutually exclusive or have restrictions on their values.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Message Content:
  
  Modify the message payload to ensure that the element &1 does not have the forbidden value &2 when &3 (&4) is present.
  This might involve correcting the upstream system sending the message or adjusting the mapping logic.
  
  
  
  Check Proxy Interface and Mappings:
  
  Review the proxy interface definition in SAP.
  Check any custom validations or user-exits that might enforce these rules.
  Adjust mappings or validations if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Business Rules:
  
  Confirm with functional consultants or business analysts if the combination of values is valid.
  Update the business logic or documentation accordingly.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This error is common in SAP PI/PO when strict validation is enabled.
  It can also occur in ABAP proxy runtime if the proxy interface enforces such constraints.
  Check SAP Notes or OSS messages for similar issues if the problem persists.
  Use transaction SXMB_MONI or SXI_MONITOR to analyze the message processing.
  Debug the proxy runtime if needed to trace the validation logic.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Conflicting or invalid element values in the proxy message payload.
  Solution: Correct the message content to comply with the expected rules; verify schema and business logic.
  Check: Message payload, schema, proxy interface, mappings, and business rules.
  
  
  If you provide the actual values of &1, &2, &3, &4 from your error message, I can help you analyze the specific case further.