How To Fix /AIF/API_CUST150 - Custom message text is initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/API_CUST -

• Message number: 150

• Message text: Custom message text is initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/API_CUST150 - Custom message text is initial ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/API_CUST150 Custom message text is initial typically indicates that there is a problem with a custom message that is expected to be present in the system but is currently missing or not defined. This error is related to the Application Interface Framework (AIF) in SAP, which is used for managing and monitoring interfaces between different systems.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Custom Message: The error suggests that a custom message text that should be defined in the system is not available. This could be due to:
  
  The message not being created in the message class.
  The message ID or number being incorrect.
  The message text being deleted or not maintained properly.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the AIF or the specific interface that is trying to use the custom message.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the message was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Message Class:
  
  Go to transaction code SE91 (Message Class) and check if the message class and message number exist.
  If the message is missing, you can create it by defining the message text in the appropriate message class.
  
  
  
  Maintain Message Text:
  
  If the message class exists but the text is initial (empty), you need to maintain the message text.
  Use transaction SE91 to add or modify the message text.
  
  
  
  Review AIF Configuration:
  
  Check the AIF configuration to ensure that the custom message is correctly referenced in the interface settings.
  Ensure that the interface is set up to handle the messages properly.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the message was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the message class was included in the transport request.
  If not, you may need to create a new transport request that includes the message class.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the interface again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE91: For managing message classes.
  AIF Configuration: Check the relevant AIF configuration settings in transaction codes like /AIF/CONFIG or /AIF/IFMON for monitoring.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for AIF for more details on how to manage messages and interfaces.
  
  
  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 resolve the error message /AIF/API_CUST150 Custom message text is initial. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.