How To Fix /AIF/RAL_MESSAGE002 - Authorization check failed (reason: &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/RAL_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Authorization check failed (reason: &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/RAL_MESSAGE002 - Authorization check failed (reason: &1) ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/RAL_MESSAGE002 Authorization check failed (reason: &1) indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific action or access a particular resource within the SAP Application Interface Framework (AIF). The &1 in the message typically provides additional context about the specific authorization object or action that is being denied.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned to their user profile for the action they are trying to perform.
  Authorization Object: The specific authorization object that is being checked may not be included in the user's role.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Profile Issues: There may be issues with the user's profile or the roles assigned to them.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user profile and check the roles assigned to the user.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This transaction will show you the last failed authorization check and can help identify the missing authorization.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Use transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the necessary authorization objects are included in the roles.
  If the required authorization is missing, you may need to modify the role or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error message and the context in which it occurred.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the action again to confirm that the authorization issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to AIF. Common objects may include those related to message processing, interface management, and specific transaction codes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide guidance on authorization checks in AIF.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on AIF and authorization management to understand the framework and how authorizations are structured.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /AIF/RAL_MESSAGE002.