How To Fix /AIF/RFC_FUNC_GEN004 - Ref table &1 in structure &2 in field &3 cannot be copied (transp. table)

/AIF/RFC_FUNC_GEN004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/RFC_FUNC_GEN -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Ref table &1 in structure &2 in field &3 cannot be copied (transp. table)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/RFC_FUNC_GEN004 - Ref table &1 in structure &2 in field &3 cannot be copied (transp. table) ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/RFC_FUNC_GEN004 typically indicates an issue related to the copying of data from a reference table into a structure during the transport of an application interface framework (AIF) configuration. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during the transport of AIF configurations or when trying to generate or activate certain objects.
  
  Cause:
  The error message usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The reference table specified in the error message may contain inconsistent or invalid data that cannot be copied to the target structure.
  Missing Entries: The reference table might be missing required entries that are necessary for the structure to be populated correctly.
  Transport Issues: There may be issues with the transport request itself, such as missing objects or dependencies that are not included in the transport.
  Field Mismatch: There could be a mismatch between the field definitions in the reference table and the target structure,