How To Fix /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION063 - No authorization to display custom message text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION -

• Message number: 063

• Message text: No authorization to display custom message text

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION063 - No authorization to display custom message text ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/CUSTOM_FUNCTION063 No authorization to display custom message text typically indicates that a user is attempting to access a custom message text in the Application Interface Framework (AIF) without having the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to view the custom message text. This can happen if the user role does not include the necessary permissions.
  Missing Custom Message Text: The custom message text may not be defined in the system, or the user may not have access to the specific message text.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues in the configuration of the AIF or the custom message handling.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization checks failed.
  Review the user roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorization objects related to AIF and custom message texts.
  
  
  
  Adjust User Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations. This typically involves adding authorization objects like S_TCODE (for transaction codes) and any specific AIF-related authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Define Custom Message Text:
  
  If the custom message text is not defined, you may need to create it. This can be done in the AIF configuration settings where custom messages are managed.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team to ensure that the user has the appropriate access.
  
  
  
  Check AIF Configuration:
  
  Review the AIF configuration to ensure that everything is set up correctly, including the message handling settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to AIF include S_AIF_* (specific to AIF) and S_TCODE (for transaction codes).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AIFMON (AIF Monitoring) and AIF_CONFIG (AIF Configuration) for managing AIF settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for AIF and authorization management for more detailed guidance on setting up and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the custom message text in SAP AIF.