How To Fix /AIF/MES049 - Reading line &1 / &2

/AIF/MES049 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/MES -

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Reading line &1 / &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/MES049 - Reading line &1 / &2 ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/MES049 Reading line &1 / &2 typically occurs in the context of the Application Interface Framework (AIF) when there is an issue with reading a specific line of data from a message or file. This error can arise due to various reasons, such as data format issues, missing data, or problems with the configuration of the AIF.
  Causes:
  
  Data Format Issues: The data being processed may not conform to the expected format, leading to parsing errors.
  Missing Data: Required fields may be missing in the input data, causing the AIF to fail when trying to read specific lines.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the AIF settings or the interface definitions that lead to this error.
  File Corruption: If the data is being read from a file, the file may be corrupted or improperly formatted.
  Encoding Issues: The character encoding of the input data may not match the expected encoding, leading