/AIF/ERROR_HANDLING104 - You are not permitted to use special authorization field &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING -

• Message number: 104

• Message text: You are not permitted to use special authorization field &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING104 - You are not permitted to use special authorization field &1 ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING104 indicates that a user is attempting to access or use a special authorization field for which they do not have the necessary permissions. This error typically arises in the context of the Application Interface Framework (AIF) in SAP, which is used for managing and monitoring interfaces between different systems.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization to access the specific special authorization field indicated by &1.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the special authorization field.
  Custom Authorization Objects: If the system has custom authorization objects, the user may not be assigned to the appropriate roles that grant access to these objects.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This transaction will show you which authorization checks failed and why.
  Review the authorization profile assigned to the user to ensure it includes the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorization, you may need to modify the user's roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Use transaction PFCG to manage roles and authorization profiles. Ensure that the role includes the relevant authorization objects for the special field.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to change roles or if you are unsure about the necessary permissions, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify the required authorizations and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect.
  Test the functionality again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the specific authorization objects related to AIF and the special fields in question. This can often be found in the SAP documentation or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context or solutions.
  Documentation: Review the AIF documentation for more information on how authorization is handled within the framework.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.