How To Fix /AIF/API_CUST004 - Failed to use Customizing request &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/API_CUST -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Failed to use Customizing request &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/API_CUST004 - Failed to use Customizing request &1 ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/API_CUST004 Failed to use Customizing request &1 typically indicates an issue related to the Application Interface Framework (AIF) in SAP, specifically when trying to use a customizing request that is either not available, not properly configured, or has some other issue preventing its use.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customizing Request: The customizing request specified in the error message may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Transport Issues: The customizing request may not have been properly transported to the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the customizing request.
  Configuration Errors: There may be errors in the configuration of the AIF or the specific customizing request.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the customizing request.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Customizing Request: Verify that the customizing request specified in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by checking the transport organizer