/AIF/ERROR_HANDLING102 - Authorization field is required; authorization object &1; field number &2

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING -

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Authorization field is required; authorization object &1; field number &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING102 - Authorization field is required; authorization object &1; field number &2 ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING102 indicates that there is an issue with authorization in the context of the Application Interface Framework (AIF). Specifically, it states that an authorization field is required, and it provides details about the authorization object and the field number that is missing.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action in AIF that requires specific authorizations, but the necessary authorization fields are not filled or are missing. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations for the specified authorization object.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations for the action they are trying to perform.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the AIF settings or in the authorization objects related to AIF.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations are included.
  
  
  
  Update Roles:
  
  If the required authorization is missing, you may need to update the user’s roles to include the necessary authorization objects and fields.
  If you are an administrator, you can modify the roles using transaction PFCG to add the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Review AIF Configuration:
  
  Check the AIF configuration to ensure that it is set up correctly and that all necessary authorization checks are properly defined.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or configurations, test the action again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various transactions and functions. Each object can have multiple fields that define the specific authorizations required.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  AIF Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for AIF for more details on how authorization checks are implemented and how to configure them.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING102.