/AIF/ERROR_HANDLING013 - Valid interface was not found in Customizing activity "Error Handling"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Valid interface was not found in Customizing activity "Error Handling"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING013 - Valid interface was not found in Customizing activity "Error Handling" ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING013 indicates that a valid interface was not found in the Customizing activity for Error Handling in the Application Interface Framework (AIF). This error typically arises when the system is unable to locate the necessary configuration for error handling related to a specific interface.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The interface you are trying to use does not have the required error handling configuration set up in the AIF Customizing.
  Incorrect Interface Name: The interface name specified in the processing logic may not match any of the configured interfaces in AIF.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or completely.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the error handling configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the AIF Customizing transaction (usually SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for Error Handling under AIF.
  Ensure that the interface in question is properly configured with the necessary error handling settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Interface Name:
  
  Double-check the interface name used in your processing logic to ensure it matches the configured interface in AIF.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was transported, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they were imported successfully in the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the AIF configuration and error handling settings.
  
  
  
  Reconfigure if Necessary:
  
  If the interface is missing, you may need to create a new error handling configuration for that specific interface.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  AIF Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for AIF to understand the configuration steps and best practices for setting up error handling.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /AIF/IF_CUST for interface customizing and /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING for error handling settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.