How To Fix /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION042 - No authorization to save custom hints

/AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: No authorization to save custom hints

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION042 - No authorization to save custom hints ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION042 No authorization to save custom hints typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to save custom hints in the Application Interface Framework (AIF). This can occur 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 or role that allows them to save custom hints in AIF.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include the necessary permissions for AIF operations.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the AIF, they may require additional authorizations that are not part of the standard roles.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Go to transaction PFCG to review the roles