How To Fix /AIF/VMAP_MESSAGES040 - Sending system name is not valid: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/VMAP_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Sending system name is not valid: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/VMAP_MESSAGES040 - Sending system name is not valid: &1 ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/VMAP_MESSAGES040 Sending system name is not valid: &1 typically occurs in the context of the Application Interface Framework (AIF) when there is an issue with the configuration of the sending system in the AIF settings. This error indicates that the system name being used is not recognized or is not valid according to the AIF configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid System Name: The sending system name provided in the AIF configuration does not match any of the defined systems in the AIF settings.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the AIF settings, such as incorrect entries in the AIF configuration tables.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently been transported or if there are inconsistencies in the transport of AIF configurations, this error may arise.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system may not have the necessary authorizations to access the sending system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the AIF configuration settings and verify the entries for the sending system. Ensure that the system name matches exactly with what is defined in the AIF configuration.
  You can check the configuration in transaction /AIF/CONFIG or related AIF configuration transactions.
  
  
  
  Update System Name:
  
  If the sending system name is incorrect, update it to the correct name in the AIF configuration.
  
  
  
  Transport Consistency:
  
  If the error occurred after a transport, ensure that all relevant AIF configuration objects have been transported correctly. You may need to re-transport or adjust the configuration in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user or system has the necessary authorizations to access the sending system. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for AIF for any specific guidelines or troubleshooting steps related to system configuration.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the AIF process to identify where the invalid system name is being generated or used.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /AIF/CONFIG, /AIF/TRACE, and /AIF/LOG for configuration and logging.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to AIF and this specific error message.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights or similar cases.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the invalid sending system name in SAP AIF.