How To Fix /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING179 - No authorization to check status of messages on SAP NetWeaver PI

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING -

• Message number: 179

• Message text: No authorization to check status of messages on SAP NetWeaver PI

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING179 - No authorization to check status of messages on SAP NetWeaver PI ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING179 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to check the status of messages on SAP NetWeaver Process Integration (PI). This error typically arises in the context of the Application Interface Framework (AIF) when a user attempts to access message status information but lacks the required permissions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization for the user role that is trying to access the message status. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the necessary authorization objects assigned to their role.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for accessing PI message status.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up to include the required authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Go to transaction PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for accessing PI message status.
  
  
  
  Add Required Authorization Objects:
  
  The following authorization objects are typically relevant for accessing message status in AIF:
  
  S_AIF_ADM: This object is used for AIF administration and may include permissions for message monitoring.
  S_SERVICE: This object controls access to services in the system.
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify and assign the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, test again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional guidance or updates related to this error.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for AIF and PI to understand the authorization requirements better.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SXMB_MONI (for monitoring messages in PI) and AIF transaction codes for AIF-related tasks.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /AIF/ERROR_HANDLING179.