/AIF/MES010 - Invalid text type selected for interface definition in Customizing (&1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/MES -

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Invalid text type selected for interface definition in Customizing (&1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/MES010 - Invalid text type selected for interface definition in Customizing (&1) ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/MES010 Invalid text type selected for interface definition in Customizing (&1) typically occurs in the context of the Application Interface Framework (AIF) when there is an issue with the configuration of text types for an interface definition. This error indicates that the text type specified in the interface definition is not valid or not recognized by the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Text Type: The text type specified in the interface definition does not exist or is not correctly configured in the system.
  Customizing Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the AIF customizing settings related to text types.
  Missing Entries: The required entries for the text type may be missing in the relevant customizing tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Text Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the AIF customizing settings and verify the text types defined for the interface. Ensure that the text type you are trying to use is correctly defined and active.
  You can check the customizing settings in transaction SPRO under the relevant AIF configuration sections.
  
  
  
  Validate Interface Definition:
  
  Review the interface definition in AIF to ensure that the text type specified is valid. You can do this by navigating to the AIF interface definition and checking the text type settings.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Text Types:
  
  If the text type is missing, you may need to create it or add the necessary entries in the customizing tables. This can usually be done through the AIF customizing transactions.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If this issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary customizing settings were transported correctly. Sometimes, missing customizing settings can lead to such errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or notes related to AIF and text types for any specific guidelines or updates that may be relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the AIF processing to identify where the invalid text type is being referenced.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO for customizing settings.
  AIF for accessing the Application Interface Framework.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message /AIF/MES010 Invalid text type selected for interface definition in Customizing (&1).