How To Fix /AIF/API_CUST027 - Recipient &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/API_CUST -

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Recipient &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/API_CUST027 - Recipient &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/API_CUST027 Recipient &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of the Application Interface Framework (AIF) when the system is unable to find a specified recipient in the configuration. This error can arise during the processing of messages or when trying to send data to a specific recipient.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Recipient Configuration: The recipient specified in the message does not exist in the AIF configuration. This could be due to a typo in the recipient name or the recipient not being set up in the system.
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping between the sender and recipient might not be correctly defined, leading to the system being unable to identify the recipient.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, the recipient might not have been included in the transport request.
  Authorization Issues: The user or process trying to access the recipient may not have the necessary authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Recipient Configuration:
  
  Go to the AIF configuration transaction (usually /AIF/CONFIG).
  Navigate to the recipient settings and verify that the recipient ID specified in the error message exists.
  If it does not exist, create a new recipient or correct the existing one.
  
  
  
  Verify Mapping:
  
  Ensure that the mapping between the sender and recipient is correctly defined in the AIF configuration.
  Check if the message type and interface are correctly associated with the recipient.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the recipient configuration was included.
  If necessary, re-transport the relevant configuration.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user or process has the necessary authorizations to access the recipient.
  Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by sending a message to the recipient to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /AIF/CONFIG for configuration and /AIF/MSG for message monitoring.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for AIF for detailed guidance on configuring recipients and troubleshooting common issues.
  Logs and Traces: Use transaction codes like SLG1 (Application Log) to check for additional logs that might provide more context on the error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /AIF/API_CUST027 Recipient &1 does not exist.