Message type: E = Error
Message class: /AIF/MES -
Message number: 166
Message text: Dependency error: field &1 was not derived
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/AIF/MES166
- Dependency error: field &1 was not derived ?The SAP error message /AIF/MES166 Dependency error: field &1 was not derived typically occurs in the context of the Application Interface Framework (AIF) when there is an issue with the data mapping or derivation of fields in an interface. This error indicates that a required field (represented by &1) could not be derived or populated as expected during the processing of an interface message.
Cause: Missing Mapping Configuration: The field in question may not have a proper mapping defined in the AIF configuration. This can happen if the mapping rules do not cover all scenarios or if the field is not included in the mapping. Data Quality Issues: The source data may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to the inability to derive the required field. For example, if the field depends on other fields that are missing or have invalid values. Business Logic Errors: There may be business logic implemented in the AIF that
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