How To Fix /AIF/API_CUST142 - No authorization to create custom hint

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/API_CUST -

• Message number: 142

• Message text: No authorization to create custom hint

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/API_CUST142 - No authorization to create custom hint ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/API_CUST142 No authorization to create custom hint typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to create or manage custom hints in the Application Interface Framework (AIF) of SAP. This can occur when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific permissions that are not granted to their user role.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects that allow them to create or manage custom hints in AIF.
  Role Configuration: The user’s role may not be properly configured to include the necessary permissions for AIF operations.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be assigned the correct roles or authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for AIF operations.
  
  
  
  Add Required Authorizations:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to add them to the user’s role. Common authorization objects related to AIF include:
  
  S_AIF_AUTH for AIF-specific authorizations.
  S_USER_AUTH for general user authorizations.
  
  
  Consult with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure that the correct authorizations are granted.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Support:
  
  If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or reach out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide additional insights or updates related to the specific error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  AIF Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for AIF to understand the authorization requirements and best practices for managing custom hints.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the proper procedures for creating and managing custom hints in AIF to avoid authorization issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.