How To Fix /AIF/API_CUST003 - Use an object key with the structure &1 (instead of &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/API_CUST -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Use an object key with the structure &1 (instead of &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/API_CUST003 - Use an object key with the structure &1 (instead of &2) ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/API_CUST003 Use an object key with the structure &1 (instead of &2) typically occurs in the context of the Application Interface Framework (AIF) when there is a mismatch between the expected object key structure and the one being provided in the API call.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatched Object Key Structure: The error indicates that the system expected an object key of a certain structure (denoted by &1), but received a different structure (denoted by &2). This usually happens when the API is called with incorrect parameters or when the configuration of the AIF is not aligned with the data being processed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the AIF settings or the interface definitions that leads to the system expecting a different key structure.
  Data Mapping Issues: If the data being sent does not conform to the expected format or structure, this error can occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check API Documentation: Review the API