How To Fix /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION060 - No authorization to create new custom data link

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION -

• Message number: 060

• Message text: No authorization to create new custom data link

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION060 - No authorization to create new custom data link ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION060 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to create a new custom data link in the Application Interface Framework (AIF). This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific authorizations that are not granted to their user role.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorizations in their role to create or manage custom data links in AIF.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the AIF functions.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, the authorization checks may not be properly configured.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Review the roles assigned to the user encountering the error. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for AIF operations.
  Authorization Object: Identify the relevant authorization objects related to AIF and custom data link creation. Common authorization objects include:
  
  S_AIF_AUTH (for AIF authorizations)
  S_TCODE (for transaction codes)
  S_USER_AUTH (for user authorizations)
  
  
  Modify Roles: If the necessary authorizations are missing, work with your SAP security team to modify the user roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Testing: After updating the roles, 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 is resolved.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or the AIF configuration guide for specific details on required authorizations for creating custom data links.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on authorization issues in AIF.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to AIF, such as /AIF/CONFIG for configuration and /AIF/IFMON for interface monitoring.
  User Management: Use transaction SU01 to manage user authorizations and roles.
  Audit Logs: Review audit logs or authorization trace (transaction SU53) to identify which specific authorizations are missing when the error occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION060 error message.