How To Fix IFME_SERVICE020 - Format mapping &1 doesn't exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IFME_SERVICE -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Format mapping &1 doesn't exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IFME_SERVICE020 - Format mapping &1 doesn't exist. ?

  The SAP error message IFME_SERVICE020 indicates that there is an issue with the format mapping in the context of the Interface Framework (IF) or the Integration Framework (IFME). Specifically, it means that the format mapping specified (denoted by &1) does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Format Mapping: The specified format mapping has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration might be pointing to a format mapping that has been deleted or is incorrectly defined.
  Transport Issues: If the format mapping was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  Typographical Error: There could be a typo in the name of the format mapping being referenced.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Format Mapping: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., IFM_MAINTAIN or IFM_MAINTAIN_MAPPINGS) to check if the format mapping exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Correct Format Mapping:
  
  If the mapping is missing, create a new format mapping with the required specifications.
  If it exists but is incorrectly configured, correct the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the relevant integration scenario to ensure that the correct format mapping is being referenced.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the mapping was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully transported.
  If it was not transported, you may need to re-transport it from the source system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the Interface Framework for additional guidance on format mappings.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IFM_MAINTAIN, IFM_MAINTAIN_MAPPINGS, or others related to the Interface Framework.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to IFME_SERVICE020 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Integration Scenarios: Understand the integration scenarios you are working with, as they may provide context for the required format mappings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message IFME_SERVICE020.