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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 User Roles:
  
  If the user does not have the required permissions, you may need to assign them to a group that has access or directly grant them the necessary rights.
  You can do this by editing the user’s properties and adding them to the appropriate groups or roles.
  
  
  
  Review Business Area Security Settings:
  
  Check the security settings for the Business Area itself.
  Ensure that the Business Area is configured to allow access to the user or user group in question.
  
  
  
  Consult with an Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify permissions, contact your SAP BusinessObjects administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP BusinessObjects documentation for detailed information on user permissions and security settings.
  Audit Logs: Check the audit logs in the CMC to see if there are any additional details regarding the authorization failure.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking permissions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the Business Area in SAP BusinessObjects.