How To Fix ESH_ADM_MSG282 - Index user authority

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ADM_MSG - ESH Administration and Monitoring Tool

• Message number: 282

• Message text: Index user authority

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG282 - Index user authority ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG282 typically relates to issues with user authority concerning the Enterprise Search (ESH) index. This error indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform actions related to the search index.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user executing the action does not have the required authorizations to access or modify the search index.
  Missing Roles: The user might not be assigned the necessary roles that include permissions for managing the search index.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Enterprise Search setup that restrict access.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ESH_ADM_MSG282 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has been assigned the appropriate roles that include permissions for managing the search index. Common roles related to Enterprise Search include:
  
  SAP_ESH_ADMIN
  SAP_ESH_USER
  
  
  If the roles are missing, you may need to create or modify roles in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects that are associated with Enterprise Search. Common objects include:
  
  S_SERVICE (Service Authorization)
  S_TCODE (Transaction Code Authorization)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation for Enterprise Search for any additional configuration or authorization requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and roles, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance)
  PFCG (Role Maintenance)
  SU53 (Display Authorization Check)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  Enterprise Search Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings for Enterprise Search in your SAP system, as misconfigurations can also lead to authorization issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the ESH_ADM_MSG282 error.