How To Fix MPE_AHF_CUST017 - Deleted action handler &1 and its parameters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_AHF_CUST - Messages for AHF Customizing

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Deleted action handler &1 and its parameters

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_AHF_CUST017 - Deleted action handler &1 and its parameters ?

  The SAP error message MPE_AHF_CUST017 typically indicates that there is a problem related to a deleted action handler in the context of the SAP system's application framework. This error can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with custom actions or enhancements in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error message MPE_AHF_CUST017 is triggered when the system attempts to execute an action handler that has been deleted or is no longer available. This can happen due to:
  
  Deletion of Custom Action Handlers: If a custom action handler was deleted from the system but is still referenced in some configuration or code.
  Transport Issues: If the action handler was transported to a different system and the transport did not include all necessary components.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration that reference the deleted action handler.
  Development Errors: Errors in custom development where the action handler is not properly defined or registered.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error MPE_AHF_CUST017, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Action Handlers: Verify if the action handler referenced in the error message exists in the system. If it has been deleted, you may need to recreate it or update the references to point to a valid action handler.
  
  
  Review Custom Code: If you have custom code that references the deleted action handler, update the code to remove or replace the references to the deleted handler.
  
  
  Transport Management: If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary components related to the action handler were included in the transport request. You may need to re-transport the missing components.
  
  
  Configuration Review: Check the configuration settings in the relevant areas of the SAP system to ensure that they do not reference the deleted action handler.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution to identify where the error is being triggered and gather more context about the issue.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific action handler or the application framework you are working with for any additional guidance.
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error details and any relevant context.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the specific error message or action handlers in the SAP Support Portal.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in managing action handlers, such as SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE37 (Function Module).
  Custom Development Guidelines: Follow best practices for custom development in SAP to avoid issues with deleted or orphaned components.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.