How To Fix /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION003 - No user or recipient is selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: No user or recipient is selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION003 - No user or recipient is selected ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION003 No user or recipient is selected typically occurs in the context of the Application Interface Framework (AIF) when there is an attempt to send a message or notification, but no user or recipient has been specified for the action. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when processing messages, notifications, or alerts.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Recipient Information: The most common cause is that the system is trying to send a message or notification, but the recipient (user or group) has not been defined in the configuration or during the execution of the process.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the AIF configuration where the recipient settings are not properly defined.
  Data Issues: The data being processed may not include the necessary recipient information, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Recipient Configuration:
  
  Go to the AIF configuration settings and ensure that the recipient settings are correctly defined. This includes checking if the user or group that should receive the message is specified.
  Ensure that the relevant communication channels are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Review the Message Processing Logic:
  
  If you are using custom functions or logic to determine recipients, review the code to ensure that it correctly identifies and assigns recipients.
  Make sure that the logic for selecting users or recipients is functioning as intended.
  
  
  
  Validate Input Data:
  
  Check the input data being processed to ensure that it includes the necessary recipient information. If the data is coming from an external source, ensure that it is correctly formatted and includes all required fields.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the process again to see if the error persists. You may want to use test data that includes valid recipient information to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to AIF and the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like AIF or SICF to access AIF settings and configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the process has the necessary roles and authorizations to send messages or notifications.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.