How To Fix /AIF/IFMON032 - You are authorized to cancel only &1 of the &2 messages you selected.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/IFMON -

• Message number: 032

• Message text: You are authorized to cancel only &1 of the &2 messages you selected.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/IFMON032 - You are authorized to cancel only &1 of the &2 messages you selected. ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/IFMON032 indicates that a user is attempting to cancel multiple messages in the Application Interface Framework (AIF) but is only authorized to cancel a limited number of those messages. Specifically, the message states: "You are authorized to cancel only &1 of the &2 messages you selected," where &1 represents the number of messages the user is authorized to cancel, and &2 represents the total number of messages selected.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Restrictions: The primary cause of this error is that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to cancel all the selected messages. SAP uses role-based access control, and the user's role may limit the number of messages they can cancel at one time.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to restrict the cancellation of messages based on certain criteria, such as message type or status.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. You can do this by using transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see what authorizations are missing.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the AIF interface, particularly for canceling messages.
  
  
  
  Limit the Number of Selected Messages:
  
  Instead of selecting all messages at once, try selecting only the number of messages that the user is authorized to cancel (as indicated by &1 in the error message).
  Cancel messages in smaller batches if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Administrator:
  
  If the user needs to cancel more messages than they are currently authorized to, consult with the security administrator to adjust the user's roles or permissions accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review AIF Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the AIF configuration settings to ensure that there are no additional restrictions in place that could be affecting message cancellation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  AIFMON - This transaction is used to monitor and manage messages in the Application Interface Framework.
  SU01 - This transaction is used to manage user accounts and roles.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for AIF to understand the authorization objects related to message processing and cancellation.
  
  
  
  Support: 
  
  If the issue cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and understand the underlying authorization issues.