How To Fix ESH_ADM_MSG185 - You are not authorized to maintain the system usage

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ADM_MSG - ESH Administration and Monitoring Tool

• Message number: 185

• Message text: You are not authorized to maintain the system usage

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG185 - You are not authorized to maintain the system usage ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG185 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to maintain system usage settings in the SAP system. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (ESH) or similar administrative functions where specific authorizations are required to make changes.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization for the user trying to access or modify system usage settings. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for maintaining system usage.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the required transactions or functions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorization objects related to ESH and system usage maintenance.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  If you identify missing authorizations, you can either:
  
  Modify existing roles to include the necessary authorizations.
  Create a new role that includes the required authorizations and assign it to the user.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, try to access the functionality again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to ESH include S_USER_AUTH, S_TCODE, and specific ESH-related objects.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization management and best practices.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to ESH and authorization errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message ESH_ADM_MSG185.