How To Fix /AIF/IF_BUILDER037 - Error loading the source structure of the interface

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/IF_BUILDER -

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Error loading the source structure of the interface

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/IF_BUILDER037 - Error loading the source structure of the interface ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/IF_BUILDER037 indicates that there is an issue with loading the source structure of an interface in the Application Interface Framework (AIF). This error typically arises when there are problems with the configuration or definition of the interface.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Source Structure: The source structure defined for the interface may not exist or may be incorrectly defined in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the interface was transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing objects in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the source structure.
  Data Dictionary Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data dictionary objects (like tables or structures) that the interface relies on.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the AIF or related components can lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Source Structure Definition:
  
  Verify that the source structure is correctly defined in the AIF configuration.
  Ensure that the structure