How To Fix /AIF/PERS_DEL013 - Messages were created between &1 and &2 at &3 to &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/PERS_DEL -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Messages were created between &1 and &2 at &3 to &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/PERS_DEL013 - Messages were created between &1 and &2 at &3 to &4 ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/PERS_DEL013 typically relates to the Application Interface Framework (AIF) in SAP, which is used for managing and monitoring interfaces between different systems. This specific error message indicates that there are messages that were created within a certain time frame, and it usually pertains to issues with message processing or deletion.
  Cause:
  The error message /AIF/PERS_DEL013 is generally triggered when:
  
  Message Deletion Attempt: There is an attempt to delete messages that were created within a specified time range, but the system has found that there are messages that still exist within that range.
  Message Status: The messages may not be in a status that allows for deletion (e.g., they might be in a processing state).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in AIF that are preventing the deletion of messages.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Message Status: 
  
  Go to the AIF monitoring transaction (usually /AIF/IFMON).
  Check the status of the messages created between the specified timestamps. Ensure that they are not in a status that prevents deletion (e.g., "Processing", "Error").
  
  
  
  Delete Messages Manually:
  
  If the messages are in a status that allows deletion, you can manually delete them from the AIF monitoring screen.
  
  
  
  Adjust Deletion Criteria:
  
  If you are using a program or job to delete messages, ensure that the criteria for deletion (time range, status) are correctly set.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the AIF configuration settings to ensure that they are set up correctly for message handling and deletion.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  Review the application logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context on why the deletion is failing.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  AIF Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the SAP AIF documentation for better understanding of message processing and management.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to AIF include /AIF/IFMON for monitoring and /AIF/IFCONFIG for configuration.
  Message Types: Understand the different types of messages (e.g., error messages, warning messages) and their statuses in AIF.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the /AIF/PERS_DEL013 error message.