How To Fix /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING079 - Field &1 not found in the message index table &2

/AIF/ERROR_HANDLING079 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING -

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Field &1 not found in the message index table &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING079 - Field &1 not found in the message index table &2 ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING079 indicates that a specific field (denoted as &1) could not be found in the message index table (denoted as &2). This error typically occurs in the context of the Application Interface Framework (AIF) when processing messages or interfaces.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Not Defined: The field specified in the error message is not defined in the message index table. This could happen if the field was removed or renamed in the configuration.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the AIF message types or the associated message index tables.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model or the structure of the messages being processed, it may lead to discrepancies in the expected fields.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another, it might not have been transported correctly, leading to missing fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration of the message