How To Fix /AIF/IFMON028 - No authority to cancel messages of interface &1/&2/&3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/IFMON -

• Message number: 028

• Message text: No authority to cancel messages of interface &1/&2/&3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/IFMON028 - No authority to cancel messages of interface &1/&2/&3 ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/IFMON028 No authority to cancel messages of interface &1/&2/&3 typically occurs in the context of the Application Interface Framework (AIF) when a user attempts to cancel messages for a specific interface but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization for the user to perform the action of canceling messages in the specified interface. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the AIF interface.
  Interface-Specific Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions set up for certain interfaces that limit who can cancel messages.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check failure. This will show you which authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the AIF interface. This may involve working with your SAP security team to update the user's roles.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization objects for AIF include:
  
  S_AIF_ADM: This object controls administration tasks in AIF, including message cancellation.
  S_AIF_IF: This object controls access to specific interfaces.
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security team or basis team to review the authorization setup and make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in, then attempt to cancel the message again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AIFMON: AIF Monitoring transaction where you can view and manage messages.
  SU01: User maintenance transaction to manage user profiles and roles.
  SU53: Authorization check analysis transaction to diagnose authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for AIF and authorization management for more detailed information on roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it involves complex authorization scenarios.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message.