How To Fix /AIF/MES059 - Define line length for record type &1


/AIF/MES059 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: /AIF/MES -

  • Message number: 059

  • Message text: Define line length for record type &1

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/MES059 - Define line length for record type &1 ?
    The SAP error message /AIF/MES059 Define line length for record type &1 typically occurs in the context of the Application Interface Framework (AIF) when there is an issue with the configuration of the record type in the AIF settings. This error indicates that the line length for a specific record type has not been defined, which is necessary for the proper processing of messages.
    
    Cause: Missing Configuration: The record type specified in the error message does not have a defined line length in the AIF configuration. Incorrect Record Type: The record type being referenced may not be correctly set up or may not exist in the system. Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been fully set up in the target system.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you need to define the line length for the specified record type in the AIF configuration. Here are the steps to

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