How To Fix /AIF/MES165 - Authorization required for update

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/MES -

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Authorization required for update

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/MES165 - Authorization required for update ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/MES165 Authorization required for update typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform an update operation in the Application Interface Framework (AIF). This error is related to the authorization checks that are in place to ensure that only users with the appropriate permissions can modify data.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user attempting to perform the update does 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 specific AIF operations.
  Custom Authorization Checks: If there are custom authorization checks implemented in the AIF configuration, the user may not meet those criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations are included.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorization objects for AIF updates.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Common authorization objects related to AIF include S_AIF (for AIF-specific authorizations). Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions for the actions they are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding AIF authorizations to understand the specific requirements for the operations being performed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user attempt the operation again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to AIF and the specific operations being performed.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on authorization requirements for AIF.
  
  If the issue persists after checking and updating the authorizations, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.