How To Fix /AIF/EXT_CONTACT012 - User &1 has no authorization to change external contacts

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/EXT_CONTACT -

• Message number: 012

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/EXT_CONTACT012 - User &1 has no authorization to change external contacts ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/EXT_CONTACT012 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change external contacts in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of the Application Interface Framework (AIF) when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific permissions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization for the user attempting to change external contacts. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that grant access to modify external contacts.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization objects related to external contacts may not be properly configured for the user.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be set up correctly, or the user may be using a different identity that lacks the necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  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 roles for managing external contacts.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects that control access to external contacts. Common objects might include S_USER_AUTH, S_TCODE, or specific AIF-related objects.
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what is missing.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  If you identify missing authorizations, you can either assign the necessary roles to the user or modify existing roles to include the required permissions.
  If you do not have the necessary access to make these changes, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the action again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on authorization management and the Application Interface Framework for more detailed information on roles and authorizations.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking roles and authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP helpdesk for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /AIF/EXT_CONTACT012.