How To Fix /AIF/VMAP_MESSAGES026 - Database table type is not specified in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/VMAP_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Database table type is not specified in Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/VMAP_MESSAGES026 - Database table type is not specified in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/VMAP_MESSAGES026 indicates that a database table type has not been specified in the Customizing settings for the Application Interface Framework (AIF). This error typically arises when you are trying to configure or use AIF for message processing, and the system cannot find the necessary configuration for the database table type.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a missing or incomplete configuration in the AIF Customizing settings. Specifically, it means that the system expects a database table type to be defined for the message mapping or processing, but it has not been set up.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the database table type is correctly specified in the AIF Customizing settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access AIF Customizing:
  
  Go to transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to the following path: Cross-Application Components -> Application Interface Framework -> Configuration -> Define Database Table