/AIF/EXT_CONTACT111 - No external contact with expired EoP date assigned to a recipient

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/EXT_CONTACT -

• Message number: 111

• Message text: No external contact with expired EoP date assigned to a recipient

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/EXT_CONTACT111 - No external contact with expired EoP date assigned to a recipient ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/EXT_CONTACT111 indicates that there is no external contact with an expired End of Processing (EoP) date assigned to a recipient in the Application Interface Framework (AIF). This error typically arises when the system is trying to process an interface message, but it cannot find a valid external contact for the recipient due to the EoP date being in the past.
  Cause:
  
  Expired EoP Date: The external contact associated with the recipient has an EoP date that has already passed, meaning that the contact is no longer valid for processing.
  Missing External Contact: There may not be any external contact defined for the recipient in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of the external contacts in the AIF settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check External Contacts:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or configuration area where external contacts are maintained (e.g., transaction /AIF/EXT_CONTACT).
  Verify if the external contact for the recipient exists and check the EoP date.
  If the EoP date is expired, you may need to update the contact with a new EoP date or create a new external contact.
  
  
  
  Create or Update External Contact:
  
  If the external contact does not exist, create a new one with the appropriate details and a valid EoP date.
  If the contact exists but is expired, update the EoP date to a future date.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for external contacts in AIF is set up correctly.
  Check if there are any specific settings or rules that might affect the assignment of external contacts.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the interface again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or specific AIF documentation for detailed information on managing external contacts and handling EoP dates.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /AIF/EXT_CONTACT for managing external contacts.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the expired EoP date and ensuring that valid external contacts are in place, you should be able to resolve the error message and continue processing your interface messages successfully.