How To Fix /AIF/EXT_CONTACT025 - User &1 has no authorization to delete external contacts

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/EXT_CONTACT -

• Message number: 025

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/EXT_CONTACT025 - User &1 has no authorization to delete external contacts ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/EXT_CONTACT025 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to delete 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 their role does not permit.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the external contact does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for managing external contacts.
  Missing Authorization Object: The specific authorization object related to external contact management may not be included in the user's role.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user. This can be done by using transaction code SU01 to view the user profile and the roles assigned.
  Review Authorization Objects: Identify the relevant authorization objects that control access to external contacts. Commonly, this may involve objects like S_USER_AUTH, S_TCODE, or specific AIF-related objects.
  Modify Roles: If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user's roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations. This can be done using transaction code PFCG.
  Consult Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  Testing: After making changes, have the user log out and back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the deletion of external contacts again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Management: Understanding how SAP authorization works is crucial. Familiarize yourself with the concepts of roles, profiles, and authorization objects.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on AIF and external contact management.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  Audit Logs: Check the audit logs for any additional information regarding authorization failures.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /AIF/EXT_CONTACT025.