How To Fix ESH_ADM_MSG061 - You are not authorized to create crawls

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ADM_MSG - ESH Administration and Monitoring Tool

• Message number: 061

• Message text: You are not authorized to create crawls

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG061 - You are not authorized to create crawls ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG061 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to create crawls in the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) environment. This typically occurs when a user attempts to initiate a crawl process 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 may not have the required authorization objects that allow them to perform crawl-related activities in SAP ESH.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user who is encountering the error. You can do this by using transaction code SU01 to view the user profile.
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations related to SAP ESH. The relevant authorization objects typically include:
  
  S_ES_CRAWL - This authorization object controls access to crawl administration functions.
  S_ES_ADMIN - This object may also be relevant for administrative tasks in SAP ESH.
  
  
  
  
  
  Assign Required Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you will need to assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorization objects.
  You may need to work with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure that the user is granted the correct permissions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After updating the user’s roles and authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Attempt to create the crawl again to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Audit and Documentation:
  
  Document the changes made to the user’s authorizations for future reference.
  Regularly audit user roles and permissions to ensure compliance with security policies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation: Check SAP Notes for any specific updates or patches related to SAP ESH and authorization issues. You can search the SAP Support Portal for relevant notes.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Best Practices: Consider providing training for users on the necessary authorizations and best practices for managing crawls in SAP ESH.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message ESH_ADM_MSG061.