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 to assign roles that include the necessary authorizations for external contacts.
  Common roles that might include these permissions are those related to AIF or specific business processes that involve external contacts.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the authorization objects related to external contacts. This may include objects like S_AIF or others specific to your implementation.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these 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. They can help identify the missing authorizations and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  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 has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific roles and authorizations related to AIF and external contacts.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking roles and authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to external contacts in SAP.