How To Fix /AIF/IFMON031 - You are not authorized to cancel selected messages.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/IFMON -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: You are not authorized to cancel selected messages.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/IFMON031 - You are not authorized to cancel selected messages. ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/IFMON031 indicates that a user is attempting to cancel a message in the Application Interface Framework (AIF) but does not have the necessary authorization to perform this action. This is a common issue in systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed.
  Cause:
  The error is typically caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization object to cancel messages in AIF.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions for the AIF interface monitoring functions.
  Message Status: The message may be in a status that does not allow cancellation, although this is less common for this specific error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can check the user’s authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles. This can be done by:
  
  Accessing transaction PFCG to edit the role assigned to the user.
  Adding the required authorization objects related to AIF message cancellation. The relevant authorization object is typically /AIF/IFMON with the action CANCEL.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify the missing authorizations and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect.
  Attempt to cancel the message again to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for AIF, such as /AIF/IFMON and any other related objects that may be necessary for your specific AIF configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this error message.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for AIF to understand the roles and authorizations required for various actions within the framework.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /AIF/IFMON031.