/AIF/ENGINE_IDOC004 - No message type/basic type defined for interface &1/&2/&3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/ENGINE_IDOC -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No message type/basic type defined for interface &1/&2/&3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/ENGINE_IDOC004 - No message type/basic type defined for interface &1/&2/&3 ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/ENGINE_IDOC004 No message type/basic type defined for interface &1/&2/&3 typically occurs in the context of the Application Interface Framework (AIF) when there is an issue with the configuration of the interface for processing IDocs. This error indicates that the system cannot find a defined message type or basic type for the specified interface.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause is that the message type or basic type has not been defined in the AIF configuration for the specified interface.
  Incorrect Interface Name: The interface name provided in the error message may be incorrect or not properly configured in the AIF.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing definitions.
  IDoc Type Not Registered: The IDoc type may not be registered in the AIF or may not be linked to the correct message type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check AIF Configuration:
  
  Go to the AIF configuration transaction (e.g., /AIF/CONFIG).
  Verify that the message type and basic type are correctly defined for the specified interface.
  Ensure that the interface name matches the one used in the IDoc processing.
  
  
  
  Define Message Type/Basic Type:
  
  If the message type or basic type is missing, you will need to create it in the AIF configuration.
  Use transaction WE81 to create a new message type if necessary.
  Use transaction WE82 to create a new basic type if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check IDoc Type Registration:
  
  Ensure that the IDoc type is registered in the AIF.
  Use transaction WE30 to check the IDoc type and ensure it is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  Re-transport the missing configurations if needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the interface again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /AIF/CONFIG: AIF Configuration
  WE30: IDoc Type Definition
  WE81: Message Type Definition
  WE82: Basic Type Definition
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for AIF and IDoc processing for more detailed guidance on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the interface is correctly configured for processing IDocs in SAP AIF.