How To Fix ESH_ADM_MSG121 - You are not authorized to schedule crawls

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ADM_MSG - ESH Administration and Monitoring Tool

• Message number: 121

• Message text: You are not authorized to schedule crawls

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG121 - You are not authorized to schedule crawls ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG121 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to schedule crawls in the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) environment. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform actions related to the scheduling of crawls 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 schedule crawls in the SAP system.
  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 navigating to the user management area in SAP (Transaction code: SU01).
  Check if the user has the necessary roles that include permissions for scheduling crawls.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Authorizations:
  
  If the user does not have the required roles, you will need to assign them a role that includes the necessary authorizations. The specific authorization objects that may be required include:
  
  S_SERVICE: This authorization object controls access to services in the system.
  S_TCODE: This authorization object controls access to transaction codes.
  
  
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary permissions for the crawl scheduling functions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Administrator:
  
  If you are not authorized to modify user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user management in your organization. They can help you review and adjust the user's authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Attempt to schedule the crawl again to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on authorization management and the specific roles required for SAP Enterprise Search.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and allow the user to schedule crawls successfully.