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

/AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION053 - Overview

• 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.
  
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