How To Fix /AIF/IF_BUILDER028 - No authorization to change structure mapping; data is not saved

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/IF_BUILDER -

• Message number: 028

• Message text: No authorization to change structure mapping; data is not saved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/IF_BUILDER028 - No authorization to change structure mapping; data is not saved ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/IF_BUILDER028 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change the structure mapping in the Application Interface Framework (AIF). This typically occurs when a user attempts to modify the mapping of data structures in AIF but lacks the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary roles or authorizations assigned to perform changes in the AIF structure mapping.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary transaction codes or authorization objects related to AIF.
  System Configuration: There may be system-level restrictions or configurations that prevent certain users from making changes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check which authorization checks failed.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for AIF. Common roles might include:
  
  SAP_AIF_ADMIN
  SAP_AIF_DEVELOPER
  
  
  If these roles are not assigned, consult with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If the roles are correct but the user still cannot save changes, check the authorization objects related to AIF. The relevant authorization objects may include:
  
  S_TCODE (Transaction Code)
  S_AIF_* (Specific AIF authorizations)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the specific actions they are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure the changes take effect.
  Test the functionality again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to AIF for any specific requirements or additional configurations that may be necessary.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /AIF/IF_MAINT for maintaining interface mappings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to AIF and authorization errors.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking 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 the error message /AIF/IF_BUILDER028.