How To Fix ESH_ADM_MSG172 - You are not authorized to delete a back-end system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ADM_MSG - ESH Administration and Monitoring Tool

• Message number: 172

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG172 - You are not authorized to delete a back-end system ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG172 indicates that a user is attempting to delete a back-end system from the SAP system landscape but does not have the necessary authorization to perform this action. This error is typically encountered in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (ESH) or similar administrative tasks.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations assigned to the user trying to delete the back-end system. In SAP, actions such as deleting a back-end system require specific roles and permissions to ensure that only authorized personnel can make significant changes to the system landscape.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the roles and authorizations assigned to the user who is attempting to delete the back-end system. You can do this by using transaction code SU01 to view the user profile.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you will