How To Fix /AIF/EXT_CONTACT106 - Contact &1 - &2 (ID-Name) created from address &3 - &4

/AIF/EXT_CONTACT106 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/EXT_CONTACT -

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Contact &1 - &2 (ID-Name) created from address &3 - &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/EXT_CONTACT106 - Contact &1 - &2 (ID-Name) created from address &3 - &4 ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/EXT_CONTACT106 typically relates to issues encountered when creating or processing external contact information in the SAP Application Interface Framework (AIF). The message indicates that there is a problem with the contact data being processed, specifically with the contact's ID and name, as well as the address information.
  
  Cause:
  The error message can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  Data Validation Issues: The contact ID or name may not meet the required format or validation rules set in the system.
  Missing Information: Required fields for the contact or address may be missing or incorrectly filled.
  Duplicate Entries: The system may be trying to create a contact that already exists, leading to a conflict.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the AIF or related modules that are not set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to create or modify contact information.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, consider the following