How To Fix ESH_AU_AUTHORIZATION020 - Error while user invalidation in ESH share memory for client &1

ESH_AU_AUTHORIZATION020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_AU_AUTHORIZATION - ESH: Checking for authorizations

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Error while user invalidation in ESH share memory for client &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_AU_AUTHORIZATION020 - Error while user invalidation in ESH share memory for client &1 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_AU_AUTHORIZATION020 typically occurs in the context of the Enterprise Search (ESH) component when there is an issue with user invalidation in the ESH shared memory for a specific client. This error can arise due to various reasons related to authorization and user management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to perform the invalidation may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the operation.
  Client-Specific Issues: The error may be specific to the client mentioned in the error message, indicating that there might be a configuration or data issue within that client.
  Shared Memory Problems: There could be issues with the ESH shared memory itself, such as corruption or misconfiguration.
  User Locking: The user might be locked or inactive in the system, preventing the invalidation process from completing successfully.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the required authorizations to perform the invalidation operation. You can do this by checking the user's roles