/AIF/API_CUST117 - Custom function &1 does not exist

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/API_CUST -

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Custom function &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/API_CUST117 - Custom function &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/API_CUST117 Custom function &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of the Application Interface Framework (AIF) when the system is unable to find a custom function that has been referenced in the configuration or during the execution of an AIF interface.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Custom Function: The custom function that is being called does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the function name or the function not being created or activated.
  Incorrect Configuration: The AIF configuration might be pointing to a function that has not been properly defined or is not available in the current environment.
  Transport Issues: If the custom function was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the function may not have the necessary authorizations to access the custom function.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Function Existence: Verify that the custom function exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE37 for function modules) and checking if the function is listed.
  Correct Configuration: Review the AIF configuration to ensure that the correct function name is being referenced. Make sure there are no typos or incorrect references.
  Transport Verification: If the function was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported into the target system.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the custom function. You may need to check the user roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the AIF process to trace where the error is occurring and gather more information about the context in which the function is being called.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the AIF documentation for guidance on how to properly configure and manage custom functions within the framework.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting on SAP community forums or platforms like SAP Community, Stack Overflow, or other SAP-related discussion boards for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.