How To Fix /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING100 - Invalid authorization field &1 is assigned; field number &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING -

• Message number: 100

• Message text: Invalid authorization field &1 is assigned; field number &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING100 - Invalid authorization field &1 is assigned; field number &2 ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING100 indicates an issue related to authorization fields in the Application Interface Framework (AIF). This error typically arises when there is an invalid or unrecognized authorization field assigned to a specific interface or message type.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Authorization Field: The error suggests that the authorization field specified (denoted by &1) is not valid or recognized in the context of the AIF configuration.
  Field Number Issue: The field number (&2) indicates the specific position or identifier of the authorization field that is causing the issue.
  Configuration Errors: There may be a misconfiguration in the AIF settings, where the authorization fields are not properly defined or linked to the relevant interfaces.
  Missing Authorizations: The user or role attempting to execute the action may not have the necessary authorizations assigned.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Authorization Field Configuration:
  
  Go to the AIF configuration settings and verify the authorization fields assigned to the relevant interface.
  Ensure that the authorization field specified in the error message is correctly defined and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Field Number:
  
  Check the field number mentioned in the error message to identify which specific field is causing the issue.
  Validate that the field number corresponds to a valid authorization field in the AIF configuration.
  
  
  
  Adjust User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user or role has the necessary authorizations to access the specified authorization field.
  You may need to adjust the user roles or profiles to include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to AIF and authorization handling for any specific guidelines or updates that may address this issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the interface again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error.
  AIF Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for the Application Interface Framework to understand how authorization fields are managed and configured.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /AIF/IFMON (Interface Monitoring) and /AIF/CONFIG (AIF Configuration) for troubleshooting and configuration purposes.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or Security team for further assistance, as they may have more insights into the specific configurations and authorizations in your SAP environment.