The request was missing a mandatory field the responding node needed (dataMissing).
Where you see it
In a returnError component of a MAP dialogue over TCAP/SCCP (roaming, SMS, call routing).
What to check
Check the exact MAP request contents against 3GPP TS 29.002 for this operation.
Check which network element sent the returnError (calling GT) and the operation it answered.
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