/AIF/API_CUST140 - No authorization to read custom hint

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/API_CUST -

• Message number: 140

• Message text: No authorization to read custom hint

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/API_CUST140 - No authorization to read custom hint ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/API_CUST140 No authorization to read custom hint typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access certain custom hints or configurations in the SAP Application Interface Framework (AIF). This can occur when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific permissions related to custom hints.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects to read or access the custom hints defined in the AIF.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the AIF or the specific custom hints.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the AIF, the authorization checks may not be properly configured.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed.
  Review the authorization objects related to AIF, such as S_AIF_* or any custom authorization objects that may be relevant.
  
  
  
  Adjust User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to adjust their roles. This can be done using transaction code PFCG.
  Ensure that the roles assigned to the user include the necessary authorizations for AIF and custom hints.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team to request the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Development:
  
  If there are custom developments involved, ensure that the authorization checks are correctly implemented in the custom code.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for AIF. Common objects include:
  
  S_AIF_API - for API access
  S_AIF_CUST - for custom hints and configurations
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01 - User maintenance
  PFCG - Role maintenance
  SU53 - Display authorization check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for AIF to understand the authorization requirements and best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.