How To Fix /AIF/EXT_CONTACT108 - 'Name' field empty in &1 - &2; contact name will be &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/EXT_CONTACT -

• Message number: 108

• Message text: 'Name' field empty in &1 - &2; contact name will be &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/EXT_CONTACT108 - 'Name' field empty in &1 - &2; contact name will be &3 ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/EXT_CONTACT108 indicates that there is an issue with the "Name" field being empty in a specific context, which is identified by the placeholders &1 and &2. The message also suggests that the contact name will default to &3 due to the absence of a provided name.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The primary cause of this error is that the "Name" field for a contact is not populated in the relevant data structure or input.
  Data Mapping Issues: If the data is being imported or processed from an external system, there may be a mapping issue where the name field is not correctly mapped to the corresponding field in SAP.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Application Interface Framework (AIF) that are not set up to handle cases where the name is missing.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Data: Review the data being processed to ensure that the "Name" field is populated. If it is empty, provide a valid name.
  Data Mapping: If the data is coming from an external source, verify the mapping configuration to ensure that the name field is correctly mapped to the corresponding field in SAP.
  Default Value Configuration: If it is acceptable for the name to be empty in certain cases, consider configuring a default value for the name field in the AIF settings.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in the AIF to manage cases where the name is missing, possibly by logging the error and notifying the relevant personnel for manual intervention.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP AIF Documentation: Review the SAP Application Interface Framework documentation for more details on error handling and data mapping.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SLG1 to check application logs for more details on the error.
  Debugging: If necessary, debug the AIF processing to identify where the name field is being set or missed.
  User Exits or BAdIs: Check if there are any user exits or BAdIs that could be influencing the behavior of the contact name field.
  
  By addressing the root cause of the empty "Name" field and ensuring proper data handling, you can resolve the error and prevent it from occurring in the future.