How To Fix ESH_AU_AUTHORIZATION013 - Method &1 of class &2 does not exist or is not implemented

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_AU_AUTHORIZATION - ESH: Checking for authorizations

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Method &1 of class &2 does not exist or is not implemented

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_AU_AUTHORIZATION013 - Method &1 of class &2 does not exist or is not implemented ?

  The SAP error message ESH_AU_AUTHORIZATION013 indicates that a method in a specified class does not exist or is not implemented. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) or when dealing with authorization checks in custom or standard classes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Method Implementation: The method specified in the error message is either not implemented in the class or has been incorrectly defined.
  Incorrect Class Name: The class name provided in the error message may be incorrect or may not exist in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the class was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing methods.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the components or packages that rely on this class.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the method, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Class and Method:
  
  Use transaction code SE80 or SE24 to navigate to the class mentioned in the error message.
  Verify if the method exists and is implemented correctly. If it is missing, you may need to implement it or correct the class definition.
  
  
  
  Correct Class Name:
  
  Ensure that the class name is spelled correctly and that it exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the class was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all objects were transported successfully.
  If necessary, re-transport the class or related objects.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the method. You can check this using transaction SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to the development environment, you can debug the code to see where the error is being triggered and gather more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific class or method to see if there are known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a standard SAP class.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE80 (Object Navigator), SE24 (Class Builder), SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Debugging Tools: Use the ABAP debugger to step through the code and identify where the error occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the ESH_AU_AUTHORIZATION013 error message.