How To Fix /AIF/IF_BUILDER006 - Select structure or table type to create a structure mapping

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/IF_BUILDER -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Select structure or table type to create a structure mapping

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/IF_BUILDER006 - Select structure or table type to create a structure mapping ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/IF_BUILDER006 indicates that when trying to create a structure mapping in the Application Interface Framework (AIF), the system requires you to select a structure or table type. This error typically occurs during the configuration of interface mappings where the system expects a specific data structure to be defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Selection: The error usually arises when the user has not selected a structure or table type in the mapping configuration screen.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the AIF interface, where the expected structure or table type is not defined or is incorrectly set up.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select the required structures or table types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select Structure or Table Type:
  
  Go back to the mapping configuration screen where the error occurred.
  Ensure that you select a valid structure or table type from the available options. This is