/AIF/ENGINE_XML003 - Version &1 of message &2 cannot be found

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/ENGINE_XML -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Version &1 of message &2 cannot be found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/ENGINE_XML003 - Version &1 of message &2 cannot be found ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/ENGINE_XML003 Version &1 of message &2 cannot be found typically occurs in the context of the Application Interface Framework (AIF) in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to locate a specific version of a message type that is expected to be present in the AIF configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Message Version: The specified version of the message type does not exist in the AIF configuration. This could happen if the message type was deleted or if the version was never created.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration settings in AIF, such as incorrect versioning or naming conventions.
  Transport Issues: If the message type was transported from one system to another, the transport might not have included all necessary components, leading to missing versions.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the database or configuration tables related to the message types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Message Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the AIF configuration and verify that the message type and its versions are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the version specified in the error message exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Missing Version:
  
  If the version is missing, you may need to create it or activate it if it was previously deactivated.
  
  
  
  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.
  If needed, re-transport the missing objects.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks in AIF to identify and resolve any inconsistencies in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Consult SAP documentation or notes related to AIF for any specific guidance on handling this error.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the AIF processing to identify where the lookup for the message version is failing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /AIF/CONFIG to access the AIF configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  AIF Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for AIF to understand the configuration and management of message types and versions.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.