/AIF/CI_IFDET_MSGCL001 - Missing interface determination for &1, using raw structure &2. (XML)

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/CI_IFDET_MSGCL -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Missing interface determination for &1, using raw structure &2. (XML)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/CI_IFDET_MSGCL001 - Missing interface determination for &1, using raw structure &2. (XML) ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/CI_IFDET_MSGCL001 Missing interface determination for &1, using raw structure &2. (XML) typically occurs in the context of SAP Application Interface Framework (AIF). This error indicates that the system is unable to find a suitable interface determination for the specified message type, and as a fallback, it is using a raw structure instead.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Interface Determination: The primary cause of this error is that there is no defined interface determination for the specified message type (&1). This means that the system does not know how to process the incoming XML message because it lacks the necessary configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The interface determination might not be correctly configured or might be missing entirely in the AIF settings.
  Message Type Not Registered: The message type being processed may not be registered in the AIF system.
  Namespace Issues: There could be issues related to the XML namespace that prevent the system from matching the incoming message to the correct interface.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Interface Determination:
  
  Go to the AIF configuration in your SAP system.
  Navigate to the interface determination settings and ensure that there is a valid entry for the message type (&1).
  If it is missing, create a new interface determination for the message type.
  
  
  
  Verify Message Type Registration:
  
  Ensure that the message type you are trying to process is registered in the AIF.
  You can check this in the AIF configuration under the relevant settings for message types.
  
  
  
  Review XML Structure:
  
  Check the XML structure being sent to ensure it matches the expected format for the defined interface.
  Validate the XML against the schema to ensure it adheres to the expected structure.
  
  
  
  Check for Namespace Issues:
  
  Ensure that the XML message includes the correct namespace that matches the interface determination.
  If there are discrepancies, adjust the XML or the interface determination accordingly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the interface again to see if the error persists.
  Use transaction codes like /AIF/IFMON to monitor the interface and check for any additional errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /AIF/IFMON for monitoring interfaces and /AIF/IFCUST for customizing interface settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for AIF to understand the configuration steps and best practices.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on configuring AIF.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the interface determination is correctly set up for processing the incoming XML messages.