How To Fix /AIF/VMAP_MESSAGES044 - No database or value mapping type maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/VMAP_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 044

• Message text: No database or value mapping type maintained

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/VMAP_MESSAGES044 - No database or value mapping type maintained ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/VMAP_MESSAGES044 No database or value mapping type maintained typically occurs in the context of the Application Interface Framework (AIF) when there is an issue with the configuration of value mapping or database mapping types. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a defined mapping type for the data being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause is that the required value mapping or database mapping type has not been defined in the AIF configuration.
  Incorrect Mapping Type: The mapping type specified in the interface configuration may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing entries.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the mapping types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the AIF configuration transaction (usually /AIF/CONFIG).
  Navigate to the section for value mapping or database mapping.
  Ensure that the required mapping types are defined and active.
  
  
  
  Create or Maintain Mapping Types:
  
  If the mapping type is missing, create a new mapping type by following the steps in the AIF configuration.
  If it exists but is not correctly configured, maintain the mapping entries as needed.
  
  
  
  Review Interface Configuration:
  
  Check the interface configuration to ensure that the correct mapping type is referenced.
  Make sure that the mapping type is correctly linked to the relevant interface.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  Check the transport logs for any errors or warnings.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and maintain the mapping types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the interface again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on AIF and value mapping.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Engage with the SAP Community or forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /AIF/VMAP_MESSAGES044 No database or value mapping type maintained.