How To Fix AFX_GLOBAL022 - Select a procedure for the package formation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AFX_GLOBAL - Global Messages (Usable in All AFX Objects)

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Select a procedure for the package formation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AFX_GLOBAL022 - Select a procedure for the package formation ?

  The SAP error message AFX_GLOBAL022, which states "Select a procedure for the package formation," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Application Interface Framework (AIF) when you are trying to create or manage a package for message processing. This error indicates that the system requires you to specify a procedure for how the package should be formed, but none has been selected.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Procedure Selection: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected a procedure for the package formation. Procedures define how the messages are processed and packaged.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the AIF settings that prevent the system from recognizing available procedures.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select the procedures.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select a Procedure:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or screen where you are trying to create or manage the package.
  Look for a dropdown or selection field that allows you to choose a procedure for package formation.
  Select an appropriate procedure from the list.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the procedures are correctly configured in the AIF settings. You may need to consult with your SAP Basis or AIF administrator to verify that the procedures are set up properly.
  If you are responsible for configuration, check the AIF configuration settings in transaction AIF_CONFIG or similar.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that your user role has the necessary authorizations to access and select procedures. You may need to contact your SAP security team to verify your authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or relevant documentation for more details on how to configure and use the Application Interface Framework, including how to set up procedures.
  
  
  
  Check for Notes or Updates:
  
  Sometimes, specific issues may be addressed in SAP Notes. Check the SAP Support Portal for any notes related to AFX_GLOBAL022 or the specific procedures you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Application Interface Framework (AIF): AIF is a framework that helps in managing and monitoring the integration of applications and services in SAP systems.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AIF_CONFIG, AIF_MONITOR, and others that may help in managing AIF settings and monitoring message processing.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions and solutions related to AIF and specific error messages.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.