How To Fix /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION081 - Component name &1 for record type &2 does not exist

/AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION081 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION -

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Component name &1 for record type &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION081 - Component name &1 for record type &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION081 indicates that there is an issue with a custom function in the Application Interface Framework (AIF). Specifically, the error states that the component name specified for a particular record type does not exist. This can occur in scenarios where the AIF is trying to process data but cannot find the necessary configuration or mapping for the specified component.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The component name specified in the AIF configuration does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo, or the component may not have been created or activated.
  Incorrect Record Type: The record type being referenced may not be correctly defined or may not correspond to the expected component.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing components.
  Development Errors: If custom development has been done, there may be errors in the code that