How To Fix /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION048 - No authorization to change custom functions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION -

• Message number: 048

• Message text: No authorization to change custom functions

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION048 - No authorization to change custom functions ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION048 No authorization to change custom functions typically indicates that the user attempting to modify a custom function in the Application Interface Framework (AIF) does not have the necessary authorizations to perform that action. This is a common issue in SAP systems where authorization checks are strictly enforced to maintain security and integrity.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects to change custom functions in AIF.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary permissions for AIF custom functions.
  Profile Restrictions: The user’s profile may have restrictions that prevent changes to certain objects or areas within the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to check the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, a security administrator should assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations for AIF custom functions. Common authorization objects that may be relevant include:
  
  S_AIF_CUST (for AIF custom functions)
  S_TCODE (to allow access to specific transaction codes)
  
  
  Ensure that the roles are properly configured to include the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Profiles:
  
  If the user has the correct roles but still encounters the error, it may be necessary to modify the authorization profiles to include the missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the functionality again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for AIF and authorization management for more detailed information on required authorizations and best practices.
  Security Best Practices: Always follow your organization’s security policies when modifying user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance and security.
  
  If the issue persists after checking and updating authorizations, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.