How To Fix /AIF/API_CUST139 - No authorization to edit custom hint

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/API_CUST -

• Message number: 139

• Message text: No authorization to edit custom hint

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/API_CUST139 - No authorization to edit custom hint ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/API_CUST139 No authorization to edit custom hint typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to edit or modify a custom hint in the SAP Application Interface Framework (AIF). This can occur when a user attempts to access or change settings related to custom hints that are part of the AIF configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects or roles that grant permission to edit custom hints in AIF.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific AIF activities.
  Custom Hint Settings: The custom hint itself may have restrictions based on the configuration or the way it was set up.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user encountering the error. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include permissions for AIF activities.
  You can use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s roles.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the authorization objects related to AIF. Common authorization objects include S_AIF_* (specific to AIF) and S_USER_AUTH (for user authorizations).
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the required permissions.
  Use transaction code PFCG to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to 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:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific notes related to AIF and authorization issues. Sometimes, there may be known issues or patches that can help resolve the problem.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation on AIF and authorization management to understand the required permissions better.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  AIF Configuration: Access the AIF configuration settings to review custom hints.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /AIF/API_CUST139.