How To Fix /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION084 - Record type number &1 for record type &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION -

• Message number: 084

• Message text: Record type number &1 for record type &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION084 - Record type number &1 for record type &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION084 Record type number &1 for record type &2 does not exist typically occurs in the context of the Application Interface Framework (AIF) when there is an issue with the configuration of record types in the AIF settings. This error indicates that the system is trying to process a record type that has not been defined or does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Record Type Definition: The record type number specified in the error message does not have a corresponding definition in the AIF configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the AIF settings where the record type is not properly linked to the expected data structure.
  Data Issues: The incoming data might be referencing a record type that has been deleted or is not active.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another, the record type might not have been included in the transport.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Record Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the AIF configuration transaction (usually /AIF/CONFIG).
  Navigate to the section where record types are defined and verify that the record type number &1 for record type &2 exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Data Mapping:
  
  Ensure that the data being processed is correctly mapped to the existing record types.
  Check if the incoming data structure matches the expected format.
  
  
  
  Activate Record Types:
  
  If the record type exists but is inactive, activate it in the AIF configuration.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the AIF processing to identify where the record type is being referenced and why it is not found.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /AIF/CONFIG for configuration and /AIF/TRACE for tracing AIF messages.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for AIF to understand how record types are defined and managed.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.