/AIF/MES073 - DDIC structure &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/MES -

• Message number: 073

• Message text: DDIC structure &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/MES073 - DDIC structure &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/MES073 DDIC structure &1 does not exist typically indicates that the system is trying to access a Data Dictionary (DDIC) structure that has not been defined or is not available in the system. This error is often encountered in the context of the Application Interface Framework (AIF) when dealing with message processing.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing DDIC Structure: The specified DDIC structure (indicated by &1 in the error message) does not exist in the SAP system. This could be due to:
  
  The structure was never created.
  The structure was deleted or not transported correctly.
  There is a typo in the name of the structure being referenced.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the structure was created in a development environment but not transported to the quality or production environment, it will not be available there.
  
  
  Namespace Issues: The structure might exist in a different namespace or client, leading to the system not being able to find it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check DDIC Structure: 
  
  Use transaction code SE11 to check if the DDIC structure exists. Enter the name of the structure and see if it is available.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or check with your development team to ensure it is defined.
  
  
  
  Transport the Structure: 
  
  If the structure exists in the development environment but not in the target environment, ensure that it is included in a transport request and that the transport has been successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors: 
  
  Verify that the name of the structure being referenced in your AIF configuration or message mapping is correct and does not contain any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Check Namespace and Client: 
  
  Ensure that you are working in the correct namespace and client where the structure is supposed to exist.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  If the structure is part of a standard SAP application or add-on, consult the relevant SAP documentation or support notes to ensure that all necessary components are installed and configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary to check for the existence of structures.
  SE80: Object Navigator to view and manage various objects, including DDIC structures.
  SICF: To check if the service is active if the structure is related to a web service.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address known issues or provide additional guidance related to the AIF and DDIC structures.
  
  
  AIF Configuration: Review the AIF configuration settings to ensure that all necessary mappings and structures are correctly defined.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.