/AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION008 - Not able to import parameters from report (&1)

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Not able to import parameters from report (&1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION008 - Not able to import parameters from report (&1) ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION008 typically indicates that there is an issue with importing parameters from a report in the Application Interface Framework (AIF). This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, missing parameters, or problems with the report itself.
  Cause
  
  Missing Parameters: The report you are trying to import parameters from may not have the expected parameters defined.
  Incorrect Configuration: The AIF configuration might not be set up correctly to handle the parameters from the specified report.
  Data Type Mismatch: There could be a mismatch between the expected data types of the parameters and the actual data types defined in the report.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the report may not have the necessary authorizations to access the report or its parameters.
  Report Not Found: The specified report may not exist in the system or may have been deleted or renamed.
  
  Solution
  
  Check Report Parameters: Verify that the report you are trying to import parameters from has the correct parameters defined. You can do this by checking the report's definition in the ABAP editor (transaction SE38 or SE80).
  Review AIF Configuration: Ensure that the AIF configuration is correctly set up to handle the parameters from the report. This includes checking the interface mapping and ensuring that the report is correctly linked to the AIF.
  Data Type Validation: Check the data types of the parameters in the report and ensure they match the expected data types in the AIF configuration.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user executing the report has the necessary authorizations to access the report and its parameters. You can check this using transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  Report Existence: Confirm that the report exists in the system and has not been deleted or renamed. You can do this by searching for the report in transaction SE38 or SE80.
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE80 (Object Navigator), SU53 (Authorization Check).
  AIF Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for the Application Interface Framework for more details on configuration and parameter handling.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  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 have more insights into the specific configuration and setup of your SAP environment.