/AIF/ERROR_HANDLING053 - Record type &1 is hidden

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING -

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Record type &1 is hidden

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING053 - Record type &1 is hidden ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING053 with the description "Record type &1 is hidden" typically occurs in the context of the Application Interface Framework (AIF) when there is an issue with the visibility of a specific record type in the AIF configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Hidden Record Type: The record type specified in the error message is marked as hidden in the AIF configuration. This means that the system is not allowed to process or display this record type.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the AIF settings where the record type is not properly set up for processing.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or process the specified record type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check AIF Configuration:
  
  Go to the AIF configuration settings and check the status of the record type mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that the record type is not marked as hidden. If it is, you may need to change its visibility settings.
  
  
  
  Modify Record Type Settings:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the record type settings to make it visible. This can usually be done in the AIF configuration transaction (e.g., /AIF/CONFIG).
  
  
  
  Review Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the appropriate authorizations to access and process the record type. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for AIF to understand the implications of hiding record types and how to manage them effectively.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  AIF Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the Application Interface Framework documentation to understand how record types are managed and configured.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to AIF include /AIF/CONFIG for configuration and /AIF/ERROR for error handling.
  User Roles: Review the roles assigned to users in the SAP system to ensure they have the necessary permissions to work with AIF and its record types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the record type can be processed as intended.