How To Fix /AIF/ENGINE_BDC002 - Batch input session &1 does not exist

/AIF/ENGINE_BDC002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/ENGINE_BDC -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Batch input session &1 does not exist

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/AIF/ENGINE_BDC002 - Details

• The SAP error message /AIF/ENGINE_BDC002 Batch input session &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of the Application Interface Framework (AIF) when there is an attempt to process a batch input session that cannot be found. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  Session Name Mismatch: The batch input session name specified in the AIF configuration or during processing does not match any existing session in the system.
  Session Deletion: The batch input session may have been deleted or processed already, making it unavailable for further processing.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the batch input session.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the AIF settings that leads to the system looking for a non-existent session.
  Timing Issues: The session might not have been created yet when the AIF is trying to access it, possibly due