How To Fix /AIF/ALERT003 - Recipient list not found for interface &1/&2/&3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/ALERT -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Recipient list not found for interface &1/&2/&3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/ALERT003 - Recipient list not found for interface &1/&2/&3 ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/ALERT003 Recipient list not found for interface &1/&2/&3 typically occurs in the context of the Application Interface Framework (AIF) when the system is unable to find a recipient list for a specific interface. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions is essential for troubleshooting.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The recipient list for the specified interface has not been configured in the AIF settings.
  Incorrect Interface Name: The interface name provided in the error message may be incorrect or not properly defined in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or completely.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the recipient list or the interface.
  Inactive or Deleted Recipient List: The recipient list may have been deleted or marked as inactive.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the AIF configuration transaction (e.g., /AIF/CONFIG).
  Navigate to the relevant interface and check if a recipient list is defined.
  If not, create a new recipient list and assign it to the interface.
  
  
  
  Verify Interface Name:
  
  Ensure that the interface name in the error message matches the one defined in the AIF configuration.
  Check for any typos or discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  Check the transport logs for any errors or warnings.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the AIF configuration and the recipient list.
  Review the user roles and profiles to confirm.
  
  
  
  Recipient List Status:
  
  Check if the recipient list is active and has not been deleted.
  If it is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the interface again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on AIF and recipient list configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /AIF/CONFIG for configuration and /AIF/LOG for monitoring logs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.