/AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION055 - No authorization to edit this custom message text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION -

• Message number: 055

• Message text: No authorization to edit this custom message text

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION055 - No authorization to edit this custom message text ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION055 No authorization to edit this custom message text typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to edit a custom message text in the Application Interface Framework (AIF) of SAP. This can occur when a user attempts to modify or create custom message texts that are part of the AIF configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to perform the action of editing custom message texts.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions for the AIF or the specific transaction related to message texts.
  Custom Development: If the message text is part of a custom development, the authorization might not be properly configured.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check 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:
  
  Work with your SAP security team to ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for editing custom message texts.
  Common authorization objects to check include:
  
  S_TCODE for transaction codes related to AIF.
  S_AIF for AIF-specific authorizations.
  
  
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  Ensure that the user has access to the relevant transaction codes, such as /AIF/MSG for managing message texts.
  
  
  
  Custom Development:
  
  If the message text is part of a custom development, ensure that the necessary authorizations are included in the custom role.
  
  
  
  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:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this error.
  Documentation: Review the SAP AIF documentation for more details on authorization requirements and best practices.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION055.