How To Fix 5AT211 - No subtype has been defined for scenario &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5AT - General Attribute Maintenance

• Message number: 211

• Message text: No subtype has been defined for scenario &1

What causes this issue?

No subtype is defined for the <DS:DE.OM_ATTRSCN>Scenario</> you
entered. In general this is an error, as it is not clear in which
subtype the system should post and read the data.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter a subtype for the scenario that has not yet been assigned.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5AT211 - No subtype has been defined for scenario &1 ?

  The SAP error message 5AT211 ("No subtype has been defined for scenario &1") typically occurs in the context of SAP Application Interface Framework (AIF) or when working with scenarios that involve message processing. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a defined subtype for a specific scenario, which is necessary for processing messages correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Subtype Definition: The primary cause of this error is that there is no subtype defined for the specified scenario in the configuration. Each scenario in AIF can have multiple subtypes, and if none are defined, the system cannot process the messages related to that scenario.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings where the subtype should have been defined but was either not created or was deleted.
  Incorrect Scenario Reference: The scenario reference provided may be incorrect or not properly set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Subtype:
  
  Go to the AIF configuration transaction (usually transaction code /AIF/CONFIG).
  Navigate to the relevant scenario where the error occurred.
  Check if any subtypes are defined. If not, create a new subtype for the scenario.
  Ensure that the subtype is correctly linked to the scenario.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the scenario to ensure that all necessary components are properly set up.
  Verify that the scenario is active and correctly configured to handle the expected message types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After defining the subtype, test the scenario again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  Monitor the logs for any additional errors or warnings that may indicate further issues.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on configuring scenarios and subtypes in AIF.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /AIF/CONFIG for configuration and /AIF/LOG for monitoring logs.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to AIF and error message 5AT211.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5AT211 and ensure that your AIF scenarios are properly configured to handle message processing.