/AIF/ENGINE_BDC002 - Batch input session &1 does not exist

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/ENGINE_BDC -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Batch input session &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/ENGINE_BDC002 - Batch input session &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/ENGINE_BDC002 Batch input session &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of the Application Interface Framework (AIF) when there is an attempt to process a batch input session that cannot be found. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  Session Name Mismatch: The batch input session name specified in the AIF configuration or during processing does not match any existing session in the system.
  Session Deletion: The batch input session may have been deleted or processed already, making it unavailable for further processing.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the batch input session.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the AIF settings that leads to the system looking for a non-existent session.
  Timing Issues: The session might not have been created yet when the AIF is trying to access it, possibly due to asynchronous processing.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Session Name: Check the name of the batch input session being referenced. Ensure that it is correctly specified and exists in the system.
  Check Session Status: Use transaction SM35 to check the status of batch input sessions. Ensure that the session is not deleted or already processed.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the AIF process has the necessary authorizations to access and process the batch input session.
  Configuration Review: Review the AIF configuration settings to ensure that they are correctly set up to point to the right batch input sessions.
  Check Logs: Look at the AIF logs and the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  Recreate Session: If the session is missing, you may need to recreate it or re-trigger the process that generates the batch input session.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM35: To manage batch input sessions.
  SLG1: To view application logs.
  /AIF/IFMON: To monitor AIF interfaces.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for AIF and batch input processing for more detailed information on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide patches related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.