How To Fix /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION087 - Visibility is empty; enter a valid value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION -

• Message number: 087

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION087 - Visibility is empty; enter a valid value ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION087 Visibility is empty; enter a valid value typically occurs in the context of the Application Interface Framework (AIF) when there is an issue with the visibility settings of a custom function or interface. This error indicates that a required field for visibility is not populated, which is necessary for the processing of the interface.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Visibility Value: The error suggests that a required visibility field is empty. This could be due to incorrect configuration or missing data in the interface.
  Configuration Issues: The custom function may not be properly configured in the AIF settings, leading to the absence of necessary parameters.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have failed to enter a required value in the relevant field when trying to execute the function.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the AIF configuration settings and verify that the custom function is correctly set up.
  Ensure that all required fields, especially those related to visibility, are properly defined.
  
  
  
  Enter Valid Value:
  
  If you are executing a transaction or function that requires a visibility value, ensure that you enter a valid value in the relevant field.
  Review the documentation or guidelines for the specific function to understand what values are acceptable.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution of the function to identify where the visibility value is being set or missed.
  Check for any custom code that might be affecting the visibility settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the AIF and the specific custom function to see if there are any known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and entering valid values, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP AIF Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the Application Interface Framework documentation to understand how to configure and manage interfaces.
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes related to AIF, such as /AIF/IFMON for monitoring interfaces or /AIF/CONFIG for configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the visibility value is correctly populated for your custom function in SAP AIF.