How To Fix ESH_ADM_MSG218 - Update of authorization data has been started

ESH_ADM_MSG218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ADM_MSG - ESH Administration and Monitoring Tool

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Update of authorization data has been started

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ESH_ADM_MSG218 - Details

• The SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG218 indicates that an update of authorization data has been initiated. This message is typically related to the Enterprise Search (ESH) component in SAP, which is responsible for managing search functionalities across various SAP applications.
  
  Cause:
  The message itself is not necessarily an error but rather an informational message indicating that the system is processing an update to the authorization data. This can occur due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Changes in User Roles: If there have been changes to user roles or authorizations, the system may need to update the authorization data to reflect these changes.
  System Configuration Changes: Any modifications in the configuration of the Enterprise Search or related components may trigger an update.
  Scheduled Jobs: There may be scheduled jobs that periodically update authorization data as part of system maintenance.
  
  
  Solution:
  Since ESH_ADM_MSG218 is an informational message, it does not indicate a failure or error that requires a fix. However,