How To Fix /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING063 - PI message or test file is not allowed for &1 with status &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING -

• Message number: 063

• Message text: PI message or test file is not allowed for &1 with status &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING063 - PI message or test file is not allowed for &1 with status &2 ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING063 indicates that a PI (Process Integration) message or test file is not allowed for a specific entity (denoted by &1) with a certain status (denoted by &2). This error typically arises in the context of the Application Interface Framework (AIF) when there are restrictions on processing certain messages based on their status.
  Cause:
  
  Message Status: The error is often caused by the status of the message being in a state that does not allow further processing. For example, if the message is already processed, canceled, or in an error state, it may not be allowed to be reprocessed or tested.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in AIF that restrict the processing of messages based on their status.
  Message Type: The type of message being processed may not be compatible with the current operation being attempted (e.g., trying to reprocess a message that is not in a reprocessable state).
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Message Status: Review the status of the message indicated by &2. If the message is in a non-processable state, you may need to change its status or handle it according to your business process.
  Review Configuration: Check the AIF configuration settings to see if there are any restrictions on processing messages with the given status. You may need to adjust these settings if they are too restrictive.
  Error Handling: If the message is in an error state, you may need to resolve the underlying issue that caused the error before attempting to process the message again.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to AIF and error handling for more specific guidance on handling this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING to view and manage error messages in AIF.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error message.
  AIF Monitoring: Utilize AIF monitoring tools to get more details about the message processing and identify any patterns or recurring issues.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.