How To Fix /AIF/IDOC012 - Building IDoc hierarchy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/IDOC -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Building IDoc hierarchy

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/IDOC012 - Building IDoc hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/IDOC012 typically indicates an issue related to the building of the IDoc hierarchy in the Application Interface Framework (AIF). This error can occur during the processing of IDocs, particularly when there are problems with the structure or data of the IDoc being processed.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect IDoc Structure: The IDoc may not conform to the expected structure, which can happen if the segments or fields are missing or incorrectly defined.
  Data Issues: There may be invalid or inconsistent data within the IDoc segments that prevent the hierarchy from being built correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: The AIF configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in processing the IDoc.
  Mapping Errors: If there are mapping rules defined in AIF that are not correctly aligned with the IDoc structure, this can lead to errors.
  Version Mismatch: The IDoc version being processed may not match the expected version in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check IDoc Structure: Verify that