How To Fix /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION046 - No authorization to save custom functions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION -

• Message number: 046

• Message text: No authorization to save custom functions

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION046 - No authorization to save custom functions ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION046 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to save custom functions in the Application Interface Framework (AIF). This can occur when a user attempts to create or modify custom functions but lacks the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the appropriate authorization object assigned to their user profile. This is typically related to the AIF custom function management.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to a role that includes the necessary authorizations for AIF custom functions.
  Profile Restrictions: The user’s profile may have restrictions that prevent them from saving changes to custom functions.
  
  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 Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization object for AIF custom functions is typically S_AIF_CUST. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions for this object.
  Check for other related authorization objects that may be required based on your specific AIF configuration.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the user is assigned to a role that includes the necessary authorizations for managing AIF custom functions. This may involve working with your SAP security team to create or modify roles as needed.
  
  
  
  Modify User Profile:
  
  If the user needs to perform actions that require higher privileges, consider modifying their user profile or assigning them to a different role that has the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations or roles, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect. Then, attempt to save the custom function again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User maintenance to check and modify user roles and authorizations.
  PFCG: Role maintenance to create or modify roles and assign authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for AIF and authorization management for detailed information on required authorizations and best practices.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to AIF custom functions and authorizations.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and successfully save custom functions in SAP AIF.