How To Fix /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION053 - Delete is not allowed for visibility &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION -

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Delete is not allowed for visibility &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION053 - Delete is not allowed for visibility &1 ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION053 Delete is not allowed for visibility &1 typically occurs in the context of the Application Interface Framework (AIF) when there is an attempt to delete a record that is not allowed due to its visibility settings. This error indicates that the specific visibility configuration for the interface does not permit deletion of the record in question.
  Cause:
  
  Visibility Settings: The visibility settings for the AIF interface may be configured to prevent deletion of certain records. This is often done to maintain data integrity or to comply with business rules.
  Data Locking: The record may be locked or in use by another process, preventing deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform delete operations on the specified visibility.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Visibility Configuration: Review the visibility settings for the AIF interface in question. Ensure that the configuration allows for deletion if that is the intended behavior.
  
  Navigate to the AIF configuration and check the settings for the specific interface.
  Modify the visibility settings if necessary to allow deletion.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting the delete operation has the appropriate authorizations to perform this action.
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  If necessary, update the user roles to include the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Data Locking: Investigate if the record is locked by another process.
  
  Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for locks on the record.
  If the record is locked, determine the process holding the lock and resolve it accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for AIF to understand the specific visibility settings and their implications.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  AIF Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the Application Interface Framework documentation to understand how visibility and deletion settings work.
  Transaction Codes: Useful transaction codes include:
  
  AIF Configuration: Transaction code /AIF/CONFIG to access AIF configuration settings.
  Lock Overview: Transaction code SM12 to view and manage locks in the system.
  
  
  Authorization Management: Use transaction code PFCG to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error message related to deletion not being allowed for the specified visibility in SAP AIF.