How To Fix BOE_MESSAGE142 - You are not authorized to search Business Area &1

BOE_MESSAGE142 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BOE_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 142

• Message text: You are not authorized to search Business Area &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOE_MESSAGE142 - You are not authorized to search Business Area &1 ?

  The SAP error message BOE_MESSAGE142, which states "You are not authorized to search Business Area &1," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary permissions to access or search within the specified Business Area in the SAP BusinessObjects environment.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient User Permissions: The user account does not have the required rights or roles assigned to access the specified Business Area.
  Business Area Configuration: The Business Area may be configured in such a way that it restricts access to certain users or groups.
  User Group Membership: The user may not be part of the appropriate user groups that have been granted access to the Business Area.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Permissions:
  
  Log in to the SAP BusinessObjects Central Management Console (CMC).
  Navigate to the "Users and Groups" section.
  Locate the user account that is encountering the error.
  Verify the permissions assigned to the user. Ensure that the user has the necessary rights to access the Business Area in question.
  
  
  
  Modify