How To Fix /AIF/CHANGE_LOG_MES002 - No authorization to delete external contact change documents

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/CHANGE_LOG_MES -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: No authorization to delete external contact change documents

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/CHANGE_LOG_MES002 - No authorization to delete external contact change documents ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/CHANGE_LOG_MES002 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to delete external contact change documents in the Application Interface Framework (AIF). This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific permissions that they do not possess.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to perform the delete operation on external contact change documents.
  Role Configuration: The user's assigned roles may not include the necessary permissions for the AIF or the specific transaction being executed.
  Custom Authorization Checks: There may be custom authorization checks implemented in the system that restrict access based on certain criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check failure. This will show which authorization objects are missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Ensure that the role includes the relevant authorization objects for AIF, such as /AIF/* or specific objects related to external contact management.
  
  
  
  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 the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect.
  Test the operation again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to AIF include /AIF/IFC for interface control and /AIF/CHG for change logs. Check if these or similar objects are included in the user's roles.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for AIF and authorization management for detailed information on required permissions and best practices.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide guidance on authorization settings for AIF.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve the authorization issue.