How To Fix /AIF/MES024 - Files not found

/AIF/MES024 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/MES -

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Files not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/MES024 - Files not found ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/MES024 Files not found typically indicates that the system is unable to locate the files required for processing in the Application Interface Framework (AIF). This can occur in various scenarios, such as when files are expected to be present in a specific directory but are missing, or when there are issues with the configuration of the file interface.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Files: The files that the AIF is trying to access are not present in the specified directory.
  Incorrect File Path: The path configured in the AIF settings may be incorrect, leading to the system looking in the wrong location.
  File Permissions: The user or service account running the AIF may not have the necessary permissions to access the directory or files.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the AIF settings related to file handling.
  Network Issues: If the files are located on a network drive, there may be connectivity issues preventing