How To Fix SEEF_BADI097 - BAdI definition &1 does not contain an interface yet

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEEF_BADI - Messages on BAdIs

• Message number: 097

• Message text: BAdI definition &1 does not contain an interface yet

What causes this issue?

Before you can create screen enhancements for a BAdI, you must maintain
an interface for the BAdI.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SEEF_BADI097 - BAdI definition &1 does not contain an interface yet ?

  The SAP error message SEEF_BADI097 indicates that a Business Add-In (BAdI) definition does not contain an interface. This typically occurs when you are trying to implement or use a BAdI that has not been properly defined or activated in the system.
  Cause:
  
  BAdI Not Defined: The BAdI definition may not have been created correctly, or the interface for the BAdI has not been defined.
  Transport Issues: If the BAdI was transported from another system, it may not have been fully activated or the necessary components may be missing.
  Development Environment: The BAdI might be in a development environment where it has not been fully implemented or activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BAdI Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SE18 (BAdI Definition) and enter the name of the BAdI that is causing the error.
  Verify that the BAdI has an associated interface. If it does not, you may need to create or define the interface.
  
  
  
  Create/Activate Interface:
  
  If the interface is missing, you may need to create it. This can be done in transaction SE19 (BAdI Implementation) or SE18 (BAdI Definition).
  Ensure that the interface is properly defined with the necessary methods.
  
  
  
  Check Activation:
  
  Ensure that the BAdI is activated. You can do this in SE18 by checking the status of the BAdI definition.
  If it is not activated, activate it.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the BAdI was transported, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary components were included and that they were imported correctly into the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any available documentation or notes related to the specific BAdI you are working with. There may be specific instructions or prerequisites for its use.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a standard BAdI provided by SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BAdI (Business Add-In): A BAdI is a type of enhancement in SAP that allows developers to add custom functionality to standard SAP applications without modifying the original code.
  SE18 and SE19 Transactions: These transactions are used for managing BAdIs in SAP. SE18 is for defining BAdIs, while SE19 is for implementing them.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on the specific BAdI you are working with.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.