How To Fix ESH_ADM_MSG124 - You are not authorized to connect a back-end system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ADM_MSG - ESH Administration and Monitoring Tool

• Message number: 124

• Message text: You are not authorized to connect a back-end system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG124 - You are not authorized to connect a back-end system ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG124 indicates that a user is not authorized to connect to a back-end system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Enterprise Search or when trying to access certain functionalities that require specific authorizations.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of necessary authorizations for the user attempting to connect to the back-end system. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Roles or Authorizations: The user does not have the required roles or authorizations assigned to their user profile.
  Incorrect User Configuration: The user may not be properly configured in the system or may not belong to the correct user group.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the back-end system or the connection settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s profile.
  Verify that the user has the necessary roles assigned that include