/AIF/BDC002 - Data type &1 of could not be found in Dictionary

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/BDC -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Data type &1 of could not be found in Dictionary

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/BDC002 - Data type &1 of could not be found in Dictionary ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/BDC002 Data type &1 could not be found in Dictionary typically occurs in the context of the Application Interface Framework (AIF) when there is an issue with the data type being referenced in the configuration or mapping of the AIF interface.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data Type: The specified data type (&1) does not exist in the ABAP Dictionary. This could be due to a typo in the data type name or the data type not being created or activated.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the AIF interface may be pointing to an incorrect or outdated data type.
  Transport Issues: If the data type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request, or the transport may not have been successful.
  Namespace Issues: If the data type is in a different namespace, it may not be accessible in the current context.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Type: Verify that the data type specified in the error message exists in the ABAP Dictionary. You can do this by using transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and searching for the data type.
  Correct Configuration: If the data type is incorrect, update the AIF configuration to point to the correct data type. This can be done in transaction /AIF/CONFIG or the relevant configuration transaction for your AIF setup.
  Activate Data Type: If the data type exists but is not activated, activate it in the ABAP Dictionary.
  Transport Check: If the data type was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was included and successfully imported into the target system.
  Namespace Verification: Ensure that the data type is in the correct namespace and that your AIF configuration has access to it.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary to check and manage data types.
  /AIF/CONFIG: AIF configuration settings.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for AIF for detailed information on configuring interfaces and handling data types.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance, as they may need to investigate deeper into the system configuration or custom developments.