How To Fix ESH_AU_AUTHORIZATION016 - User has authorization to work with the selected activity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_AU_AUTHORIZATION - ESH: Checking for authorizations

• Message number: 016

• Message text: User has authorization to work with the selected activity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_AU_AUTHORIZATION016 - User has authorization to work with the selected activity ?

  The SAP error message ESH_AU_AUTHORIZATION016 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform the selected activity in the SAP system. This error is typically related to the Enterprise Search (ESH) or other components where specific authorizations are required to access certain functionalities or data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects or roles that grant access to the specific activity they are trying to perform.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Profile Issues: There may be issues with the authorization profiles assigned to the user, which do not cover the required permissions.
  Custom Authorization Checks: If there are custom authorization checks implemented in the system, the user may not meet the criteria defined in those checks.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  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 the necessary roles that include the required authorizations are assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SUIM (User Information System) to analyze user authorizations and roles.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorization objects.
  Use transaction code PFCG (Profile Generator) to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the activity again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are the building blocks of SAP security and define the permissions for various activities. Common authorization objects related to ESH might include those for search activities, data access, and reporting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to ESH authorizations or known bugs.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Enterprise Search and authorization management for best practices and guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the ESH_AU_AUTHORIZATION016 error.