/AIF/ERROR_HANDLING103 - &1 is not a valid authorization field of authorization object &2

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING -

• Message number: 103

• Message text: &1 is not a valid authorization field of authorization object &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING103 - &1 is not a valid authorization field of authorization object &2 ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING103 &1 is not a valid authorization field of authorization object &2 typically occurs in the context of the Application Interface Framework (AIF) when there is an issue with authorization checks related to specific fields in an authorization object.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Field Reference: The error indicates that the field &1 being referenced is not a valid field for the specified authorization object &2. This can happen if:
  
  The field name is misspelled or incorrectly specified.
  The field does not exist in the authorization object.
  The authorization object itself is not properly defined or has been modified.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object Configuration: If the authorization object has been customized or if there are changes in the underlying data model, it may lead to discrepancies in the expected fields.
  
  
  User Role Issues: The user executing the transaction may not have the necessary roles or authorizations assigned, leading to the system not recognizing the field.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Field and Object Definitions:
  
  Verify that the field &1 is indeed a valid field for the authorization object &2. You can do this by checking the definitions of the authorization object in transaction SU21.
  Ensure that the field names are correctly spelled and match the definitions in the authorization object.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user executing the transaction. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the relevant authorization object and fields.
  Use transaction PFCG to review and modify roles as necessary.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the AIF processing logic to see where the error is being triggered and gather more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific AIF version you are using. There may be known issues or updates that address this error.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error details and any relevant context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU21: To view and manage authorization objects.
  PFCG: To manage roles and authorizations.
  SE11: To check the data dictionary for field definitions.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  AIF Documentation: Review the official SAP AIF documentation for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.