How To Fix AIN_INT_MSG001 - RFC connection to AIN is not maintained

AIN_INT_MSG001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AIN_INT_MSG - AIN EAM Integration Messages

• Message number: 001

• Message text: RFC connection to AIN is not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AIN_INT_MSG001 - RFC connection to AIN is not maintained ?

  The SAP error message AIN_INT_MSG001 indicates that there is an issue with the RFC (Remote Function Call) connection to the AIN (Advanced Inventory Management) system. This error typically arises when the connection settings for the AIN system are not properly configured or maintained in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  RFC Connection Not Defined: The RFC connection to the AIN system has not been created or is missing.
  Incorrect Configuration: The existing RFC connection may be incorrectly configured, such as wrong credentials, incorrect system details, or network issues.
  Connection Status: The RFC connection might be inactive or not properly established.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the AIN system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check RFC Connection:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Look for the RFC connection to the AIN system. If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  If it exists, check its configuration for correctness (e.g., target host, system number, client, user