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 typically done in the mapping definition section.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the structures or table types you are trying to use are correctly defined in the system.
  Ensure that the relevant data types are available and properly configured in the AIF settings.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and select the required structures or table types. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for AIF to understand the requirements for structure mapping and ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the AIF process to identify any underlying issues that may not be immediately apparent.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on structure mapping in AIF.
  AIF Configuration Guide: Review the AIF configuration guide for detailed steps on setting up interfaces and mappings.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create the structure mapping in SAP AIF.