How To Fix ESH_BOS_INDEX_CTRL118 - Authorization check &1 refers to something inactive &2 &3 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_BOS_INDEX_CTRL - Trex Inderxing on the ES Hub

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Authorization check &1 refers to something inactive &2 &3 &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_BOS_INDEX_CTRL118 - Authorization check &1 refers to something inactive &2 &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_BOS_INDEX_CTRL118 indicates an authorization issue related to the Business Object Search (BOS) index in the SAP Enterprise Search framework. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access or perform operations on an index that is either inactive or not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Index: The index referred to in the error message is not active. This could be due to the index being deactivated or not yet created.
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified index or the related objects.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the search service or the index itself.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Index Status:
  
  Go to the SAP system and check the status of the index mentioned in the error message. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., ESH_INDEX_ADMIN).
  Ensure that the index is active. If it is inactive, you may need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Index:
  
  If the index is inactive or corrupted, consider rebuilding it. This can often resolve issues related to inactive indices.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user’s authorizations to ensure they have the necessary permissions to access the index. This can be done by reviewing the roles assigned to the user and ensuring they include the necessary authorizations for the search functionality.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the Enterprise Search and the specific index. Ensure that all settings are correctly configured and that there are no missing components.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to Enterprise Search and the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as EHS_INDEX_ADMIN for index administration and SU53 for checking authorization issues.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  System Logs: Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the ESH_BOS_INDEX_CTRL118 error message.