/AIF/UI012 - Syntax error &1 in the program &2: line &3 word &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/UI -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Syntax error &1 in the program &2: line &3 word &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/UI012 - Syntax error &1 in the program &2: line &3 word &4 ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/UI012 Syntax error &1 in the program &2: line &3 word &4 typically indicates that there is a syntax error in an ABAP program related to the Application Interface Framework (AIF). This error can occur during the execution of an AIF interface or when processing messages.
  Cause:
  
  
  Syntax Error in ABAP Code: The most common cause is a syntax error in the ABAP code of the program specified in the error message. This could be due to:
  
  Missing or incorrect keywords.
  Mismatched parentheses or quotes.
  Incorrect data types or variable declarations.
  Typographical errors in the code.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the error can arise from incorrect configuration settings in the AIF, such as incorrect mapping or transformation rules.
  
  
  Data Issues: If the data being processed does not conform to the expected format or structure, it may lead to syntax errors during processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the ABAP Code:
  
  Go to the ABAP program specified in the error message (&2).
  Navigate to the line number indicated (&3) and check for any syntax issues.
  Use the ABAP Editor (transaction SE38 or SE80) to analyze and correct the code.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the error is not immediately apparent, consider using the debugger to step through the code and identify where the syntax error occurs.
  
  
  
  Review AIF Configuration:
  
  Check the AIF configuration settings to ensure that all mappings and transformations are correctly defined.
  Validate the interface configuration in transaction /AIF/IF_CONFIG.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Ensure that the data being processed adheres to the expected format and structure. Validate the input data for any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the error occurred after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly and that there are no missing dependencies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE38: ABAP Editor to view and edit programs.
  SE80: Object Navigator for a broader view of objects.
  /AIF/IF_CONFIG: AIF Interface Configuration.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for AIF for more details on configuration and common issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to the error message.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the syntax error indicated by the error message.