How To Fix ESH_ADM_MSG048 - You are not authorized to activate or deactivate search connectors

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ADM_MSG - ESH Administration and Monitoring Tool

• Message number: 048

• Message text: You are not authorized to activate or deactivate search connectors

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG048 - You are not authorized to activate or deactivate search connectors ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG048 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to activate or deactivate search connectors in the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) environment. This is a common issue when users attempt to manage search connectors without the appropriate permissions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user needs certain authorizations to perform actions related to search connectors, such as activating or deactivating them.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user profile.
  Review the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for managing search connectors.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Authorizations:
  
  The user needs to have the following authorization objects:
  
  S_SERVICE: This authorization object controls access to services in the system.
  S_TCODE: This authorization object controls access to transaction codes.
  S_ES_SEARCH: This is specifically related to Enterprise Search and may include permissions for managing search connectors.
  
  
  You may need to work with your SAP security team to ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Code ESH_ADMIN:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can access the Enterprise Search Administration using transaction code ESH_ADMIN to manage search connectors.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After updating the user roles and authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the functionality again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation: Check SAP Notes related to Enterprise Search and authorization issues for any specific guidance or updates.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  Security Audit: If authorization issues are frequent, consider conducting a security audit to ensure that roles and permissions are correctly configured across the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message ESH_ADM_MSG048.