How To Fix /AIF/API_CUST131 - Failed to insert the custom hint &1 into the database

/AIF/API_CUST131 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/API_CUST -

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Failed to insert the custom hint &1 into the database

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/AIF/API_CUST131 - Details

• The SAP error message /AIF/API_CUST131 Failed to insert the custom hint &1 into the database typically occurs in the context of the Application Interface Framework (AIF) when there is an issue with inserting a custom hint into the database. This error can arise due to various reasons, including database constraints, configuration issues, or data integrity problems.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Database Constraints: The insertion might violate database constraints such as primary key, foreign key, or unique constraints.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data being inserted may not match the expected data types defined in the database schema.
  Missing Required Fields: Required fields may not be populated, leading to a failure in the insertion process.
  Database Locking: The database table might be locked by another transaction, preventing the insertion.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account executing the operation may not have the necessary permissions to insert data into the database.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the AIF settings