How To Fix ESH_ADM_MSG217 - You are not authorized to update authorization data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ADM_MSG - ESH Administration and Monitoring Tool

• Message number: 217

• Message text: You are not authorized to update authorization data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG217 - You are not authorized to update authorization data ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG217 indicates that a user is attempting to update authorization data but does not have the necessary permissions to perform this action. This error typically arises in the context of managing authorizations within the SAP system, particularly in the Enterprise Search (ESH) or similar modules.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations for the user role that is trying to perform the update. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the required authorization objects assigned to their role.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not be configured to allow updates to authorization data.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not include the necessary permissions for the specific action being attempted.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary permissions for updating authorization data.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization objects are missing.
  Common authorization objects related to authorization management include S_USER_AUTH, S_USER_PRO, and others depending on the specific action.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Add the required authorization objects to the role and generate the profile.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Attempt the action again to verify that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check Analysis
  
  
  Authorization Management: Understanding how authorizations work in SAP is crucial. Familiarize yourself with the concepts of roles, profiles, and authorization objects.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to allow the user to update authorization data successfully.