How To Fix AQ017 - Interface type must be 0

AQ017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQ - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Interface type must be 0

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQ017 - Interface type must be 0 ?

  The SAP error message AQ017, which states "Interface type must be 0," typically occurs in the context of configuring or using the SAP Application Interface Framework (AIF) or when dealing with certain interface configurations in SAP systems. This error indicates that the system expects the interface type to be set to 0, but it is not.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The interface type may have been incorrectly set in the configuration settings. The system expects a specific value (0) for the interface type, which is not being met.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data being processed, such as incorrect or missing values that lead to the interface type being set incorrectly.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not be handling the interface type correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system where the interface type is defined.
  Ensure that the interface type