/AIF/ENGINE_WEBSERV003 - No authorization to display data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/ENGINE_WEBSERV -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: No authorization to display data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/ENGINE_WEBSERV003 - No authorization to display data ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/ENGINE_WEBSERV003 No authorization to display data typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access or display the data in the context of the Application Interface Framework (AIF) web service.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user role assigned to the user does not include the necessary authorizations to access the specific data or transaction.
  Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects required for the AIF web service are not included in the user's profile.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct roles that provide access to the AIF functionalities.
  Data Restrictions: There may be restrictions on the data that the user is allowed to view based on their role or organizational structure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 and enter the user ID to check the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include access to AIF functionalities.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check for missing authorizations.
  Identify the specific authorization objects that are causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Use transaction PFCG to manage roles and authorization profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to AIF might include S_AIF (for AIF-specific authorizations) and others depending on the specific data being accessed.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for AIF to understand the specific authorizations required for different functionalities.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /AIF/ENGINE_WEBSERV003.