How To Fix ESH_CU_SW022 - No authorization for maintenance of term mappings

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_CU_SW - ES: Term Mapping

• Message number: 022

• Message text: No authorization for maintenance of term mappings

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_CU_SW022 - No authorization for maintenance of term mappings ?

  The SAP error message ESH_CU_SW022 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to maintain term mappings in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or SAP Business Suite applications where term mappings are used for search functionalities.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations assigned to the user role. Specifically, the user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify term mappings in the system.
  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 authorization check that failed and provide insights into which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Go to transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the user has a role that includes the necessary authorizations for maintaining term mappings.
  
  
  
  Add Required Authorizations:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the existing role or create a new role that includes the necessary authorization objects. Common authorization objects related to term mappings include:
  
  S_TCODE (Transaction Code)
  S_USER_AUTH (User Authorization)
  S_DATASET (Authorization for Data Sets)
  
  
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary activities (like create, change, delete) for the term mapping transactions.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes made to roles or authorizations are transported to the production environment as needed.
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SE93: Transaction Codes for Custom Applications
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and their usage in the context of term mappings and Enterprise Search.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to authorization errors in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message ESH_CU_SW022.