How To Fix /AIF/VMAP_MESSAGES034 - Authorization required to change/display value mapping &1/&2/&3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/VMAP_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Authorization required to change/display value mapping &1/&2/&3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/VMAP_MESSAGES034 - Authorization required to change/display value mapping &1/&2/&3 ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/VMAP_MESSAGES034 indicates that a user is attempting to change or display a value mapping entry in the Application Interface Framework (AIF) but does not have the necessary authorization to perform this action. This is a common issue when dealing with authorization checks in SAP systems.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization for the user trying to access or modify the value mapping entries. The specific authorization object that is typically involved in this scenario is related to the AIF and value mapping functionalities.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization failure. This will show you which specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorization, you will need to assign the appropriate role that includes the necessary authorizations for value mapping.
  The role should include the relevant authorization objects, such as /AIF/VMAP or similar, depending on your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Roles:
  
  If the user already has a role but is still facing issues, you may need to modify the role to include the missing authorizations.
  Use transaction PFCG to edit the role and add the necessary authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, you should contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the user’s requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the functionality again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to AIF and value mapping. This can include objects like /AIF/VMAP or others specific to your organization’s configuration.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on AIF and value mapping functionalities.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /AIF/VMAP_MESSAGES034.