How To Fix /AIF/EXT_CONTACT010 - User &1 has no authorization for external contacts

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/EXT_CONTACT -

• Message number: 010

• Message text: User &1 has no authorization for external contacts

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/EXT_CONTACT010 - User &1 has no authorization for external contacts ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/EXT_CONTACT010 User &1 has no authorization for external contacts typically indicates that the user attempting to access or manage external contacts does not have the necessary authorizations assigned in the SAP system. This error is related to the Application Interface Framework (AIF) and is specifically concerned with the management of external contacts.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required roles or authorizations to access external contacts in the AIF.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes permissions for external contact management.
  Authorization Object: The relevant authorization object for external contacts may not be included in the user's profile.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary permissions for external contacts.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  If the user does not have the appropriate roles, you may need