How To Fix ESH_ADM_MSG174 - User &1 has no auth. for authorization obj. &2 in system &3 client &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ADM_MSG - ESH Administration and Monitoring Tool

• Message number: 174

• Message text: User &1 has no auth. for authorization obj. &2 in system &3 client &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG174 - User &1 has no auth. for authorization obj. &2 in system &3 client &4 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG174 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization for a specific authorization object in a given system and client. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Enterprise Search or similar applications where user permissions are critical for accessing certain functionalities.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned to their user profile for the specified authorization object.
  Authorization Object Configuration: The authorization object may not be properly configured in the system, or the user role does not include the necessary permissions.
  Client-Specific Settings: The authorization settings may vary by client, and the user may not have the appropriate roles assigned in the specified client.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user profile.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for the specified authorization object.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Object:
  
  Identify the authorization object mentioned in the error message (denoted as &2).
  Use transaction code SU21 to find details about the authorization object and its required fields.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Test Authorizations:
  
  After making changes, test the user’s access again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  You can use transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization failures after the user attempts to perform the action that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or if you are unsure about the required authorizations, consult your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Concept: Understanding the SAP authorization concept is crucial. Each user is assigned roles that contain authorizations for various activities within the system.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU21: Maintain Authorization Objects
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and user roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the ESH_ADM_MSG174 error.