How To Fix /AIF/API_CUST115 - Failed to delete the custom functions from the database

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/API_CUST -

• Message number: 115

• Message text: Failed to delete the custom functions from the database

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/API_CUST115 - Failed to delete the custom functions from the database ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/API_CUST115 Failed to delete the custom functions from the database typically indicates an issue related to the deletion of custom functions in the Application Interface Framework (AIF) within SAP. This error can arise due to various reasons, including database constraints, missing dependencies, or issues with the custom function itself.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Database Constraints: There may be foreign key constraints or other dependencies that prevent the deletion of the custom functions.
  Custom Function Dependencies: The custom function might be referenced by other objects or processes, making it impossible to delete.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the deletion may not have the necessary permissions to perform this action.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database locks or inconsistencies in the database.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Review the custom function to see if it is being used by other objects (e.g., mappings, interfaces).
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to check for dependencies.
  
  
  
  Remove References:
  
  If the custom function is referenced elsewhere, you may need to remove those references before attempting to delete it again.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to delete custom functions. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Database Lock Check:
  
  Check if there are any locks on the database that might be preventing the deletion. You can use transaction SM12 to view and manage locks.
  
  
  
  Error Logs:
  
  Review the AIF error logs for more detailed information about the failure. You can access these logs through transaction /AIF/ERRLOG.
  
  
  
  Technical Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal technical team for further assistance. They may need to analyze the system logs or perform a deeper investigation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /AIF/ERRLOG: Access AIF error logs.
  SE11: Data Dictionary to check table structures and dependencies.
  SE80: Object Navigator for a broader view of objects in the system.
  SM12: To check for database locks.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for AIF for more details on managing custom functions and understanding the framework.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.