How To Fix ESH_CU_SEM009 - No authorization for maintenance of search configuration

ESH_CU_SEM009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_CU_SEM - ES: Semantics-based Configuration

• Message number: 009

• Message text: No authorization for maintenance of search configuration

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_CU_SEM009 - No authorization for maintenance of search configuration ?

  The SAP error message ESH_CU_SEM009 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to maintain the search configuration in the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) environment. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access or modify search configurations without the appropriate permissions.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user may not have the required authorization objects that allow them to perform maintenance tasks on search configurations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check that failed and provide insights into which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has roles that include the necessary authorizations for maintaining search