How To Fix /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION059 - No authorization to create new custom message text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION -

• Message number: 059

• Message text: No authorization to create new custom message text

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION059 - No authorization to create new custom message text ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION059 No authorization to create new custom message text typically occurs in the context of the Application Interface Framework (AIF) when a user attempts to create or modify custom message texts but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization for the user role that is currently logged in. Specifically, the user does not have the required permissions to create or modify custom message texts in the AIF.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization failure. This will show you which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Go to transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for AIF.
  
  
  
  Add Required Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to add them. The relevant authorization objects for AIF custom message texts typically include:
  
  S_AIF_AUTH - Authorization for AIF
  S_TCODE - Authorization for transaction codes
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to create and modify message texts.
  
  
  
  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. They can help you identify the missing authorizations and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, try to create or modify the custom message text again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  AIF: Application Interface Framework
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for AIF to understand the specific authorizations required for different functionalities within the framework.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure that they align with the current business processes and security policies.
  Implement a change management process for authorizations to track changes and ensure compliance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION059.