How To Fix /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION078 - Value mapping is empty for parameter &1 /cust. function &2; enter a value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION -

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Value mapping is empty for parameter &1 /cust. function &2; enter a value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION078 - Value mapping is empty for parameter &1 /cust. function &2; enter a value ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION078 indicates that there is an issue with value mapping in the Application Interface Framework (AIF). Specifically, it means that a required value mapping for a parameter is missing or empty. This can occur when the system expects a certain value to be provided for a custom function, but it is not available in the mapping table.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Value Mapping: The value mapping for the specified parameter (&1) and custom function (&2) is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the value mapping might be incorrect or incomplete.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have failed to enter a required value in the relevant field.
  Custom Functionality: If the custom function is newly implemented, the necessary mappings may not have been set up yet.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Value Mapping Configuration:
  
  Go to the AIF configuration settings and check the value mapping settings for the specified parameter and custom function.
  Ensure that the necessary mappings are defined and active.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Mappings:
  
  If the mapping is indeed missing, create the necessary entries in the value mapping table.
  Ensure that the values you are trying to map are correctly defined and correspond to the expected input.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Function Implementation:
  
  If this is a custom function, review the implementation to ensure that all required parameters are being handled correctly.
  Check if there are any recent changes that might have affected the value mapping.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Validation:
  
  Ensure that the user is entering the required values correctly in the relevant fields.
  Validate the input data to ensure it matches the expected format and values.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the functionality to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  Use transaction codes like /AIF/TEST to simulate the process and check for any further issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /AIF/CONFIG for configuration and /AIF/LOG for checking logs related to AIF processing.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for AIF and value mapping to understand the configuration and implementation details.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may resolve the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.