How To Fix /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION085 - Message ID is empty; enter a valid value

/AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION085 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION -

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Message ID is empty; enter a valid value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION085 - Message ID is empty; enter a valid value ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION085 Message ID is empty; enter a valid value typically occurs in the context of the Application Interface Framework (AIF) when a message ID is expected but not provided. This can happen during the configuration or execution of an interface where a message ID is required for processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Message ID: The most common cause is that the message ID field is left empty when it is required for processing.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the AIF settings or the interface definition that does not properly map the message ID.
  Data Issues: The data being processed may not include a valid message ID, leading to this error when the system attempts to process it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Data: Ensure that the data being sent to the AIF includes a valid message ID. If you are using an external system to send data, verify that the message ID is