How To Fix /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING086 - Display of outbound data is not supported for this interface

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING -

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Display of outbound data is not supported for this interface

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING086 - Display of outbound data is not supported for this interface ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING086 indicates that the display of outbound data is not supported for a specific interface in the Application Interface Framework (AIF). This typically occurs when you are trying to view or process outbound messages for an interface that has not been configured to allow for such operations.
  Cause:
  
  Interface Configuration: The interface you are working with may not be set up to support the display of outbound data. This can happen if the interface is designed only for inbound processing or if the outbound processing is not fully configured.
  Message Type: The message type associated with the interface may not have the necessary settings to allow for outbound data display.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization restrictions preventing you from viewing the outbound data for that specific interface.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Interface Configuration:
  
  Go to the AIF configuration settings for the specific interface.
  Ensure that the interface is configured to support outbound processing. This may involve checking the settings in transaction /AIF/IF_CONFIG or similar configuration transactions.
  Verify that the message type is correctly defined and that it allows for outbound data display.
  
  
  
  Review Message Type Settings:
  
  Check the message type settings in the AIF configuration to ensure that it is set up to handle outbound messages.
  Make sure that the necessary mappings and transformations are defined for outbound processing.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that your user role has the necessary authorizations to view outbound data for the interface. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify your permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation related to AIF and the specific interface you are working with. This can provide insights into any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide additional insights or patches if this is a known issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /AIF/IF_CONFIG for interface configuration and /AIF/ERROR_LOG for error logs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to AIF and the specific error message for potential fixes or workarounds.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.