How To Fix /AIF/MES221 - &1 &2 is used; see where-used list for details

/AIF/MES221 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/MES -

• Message number: 221

• Message text: &1 &2 is used; see where-used list for details

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/MES221 - &1 &2 is used; see where-used list for details ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/MES221 &1 &2 is used; see where-used list for details typically indicates that a specific object (like a message type, interface, or configuration) is being referenced or used in a way that is not allowed or is causing a conflict. This error is often encountered in the context of the Application Interface Framework (AIF) in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Object Usage: The object specified in the error message (represented by &1 and &2) is being used in a way that is not permitted. This could be due to it being referenced in multiple places or being part of a configuration that is not compatible with the current operation.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies or misconfigurations in the AIF settings or the related objects.
  Dependencies: The object might have dependencies that are not being met, leading to the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Where-Used List: The first step is to check the where-used list for the