How To Fix /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING108 - Authority check failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING -

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Authority check failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING108 - Authority check failed ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING108 Authority check failed typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform a specific action within the Application Interface Framework (AIF). This error is related to the authorization checks that are performed when a user attempts to access certain functionalities or data in the AIF.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required roles or authorizations assigned to their user profile to access the AIF functionalities.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorization objects related to AIF.
  Custom Authorization Objects: If there are custom authorization checks implemented in the AIF, the user may not have the required permissions for those checks.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user experiencing the error. You can do this by using transaction code SU01 to view the user profile.
  Review Authorization Objects: Identify the specific authorization objects that are required for AIF operations. Common authorization objects related to AIF include:
  
  S_AIF_* (specific to AIF)
  S_USER_AUTH (for user authorizations)
  S_TCODE (for transaction codes)
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you will need to assign the appropriate roles or modify existing roles to include the required authorization objects.
  Consult with Security Team: If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to resolve the issue.
  Testing: After making changes, 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.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization failures)
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for AIF and authorization management for detailed information on required authorizations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide guidance on authorization checks in AIF.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING108 Authority check failed error.