How To Fix /AIF/MES131 - Field &1 is not part of main component type &2

/AIF/MES131 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/MES -

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Field &1 is not part of main component type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/MES131 - Field &1 is not part of main component type &2 ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/MES131 Field &1 is not part of main component type &2 typically occurs in the context of the Application Interface Framework (AIF) when there is a mismatch between the fields defined in the interface and the fields expected in the main component type.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Field Mismatch: The field specified in the error message (&1) is not defined in the main component type (&2). This can happen if:
  
  The field was removed or renamed in the data structure.
  The interface configuration is not aligned with the data model.
  There is a typo or incorrect mapping in the interface definition.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The AIF configuration might not be set up correctly, leading to discrepancies between the expected and actual data structures.
  
  
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of the interface or component types, the wrong version might be referenced.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Field Definitions: Verify that the field (&1) is indeed part of the main component type