How To Fix /AIF/VMAP_MESSAGES031 - Specified sending system does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/VMAP_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Specified sending system does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/VMAP_MESSAGES031 - Specified sending system does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/VMAP_MESSAGES031 indicates that the specified sending system does not exist in the configuration of the Application Interface Framework (AIF). This error typically arises when there is an attempt to send messages from a system that has not been properly defined or registered in the AIF configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The sending system has not been defined in the AIF configuration.
  Incorrect System ID: The system ID specified in the message might be incorrect or misspelled.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly set up in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the sending system configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the AIF configuration transaction (usually /AIF/CONFIG).
  Navigate to the section where sending systems are defined.
  Ensure that the sending system is correctly defined with the appropriate system ID and other required parameters.
  
  
  
  Verify System ID:
  
  Double-check the system ID being used in the message. Ensure it matches the defined sending system in the AIF configuration.
  
  
  
  Transport Validation:
  
  If the configuration was transported, ensure that all necessary objects and settings were included in the transport request.
  Check if the transport was successful and that there were no errors during the import.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the operation has the necessary authorizations to access the AIF configuration and the sending system.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to AIF for any specific configurations or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  AIF Documentation: SAP provides extensive documentation on the Application Interface Framework, which can be helpful in understanding how to configure sending systems and troubleshoot related issues.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /AIF/VMAP_MESSAGES031.