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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for AIF operations.
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the role or create a new one that includes the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Add Required Authorizations:
  
  If you identify the missing authorization objects, you can 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 user-specific authorizations)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to save custom hints.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify 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 changes take effect. Then, test the functionality again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on authorization issues in AIF.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for AIF to understand the authorization requirements and best practices.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), SUIM (User Information System), and PFCG (Role Maintenance) for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION042.