How To Fix ESH_DB000 - Not authorized

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_DB - ES: Dashboard

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Not authorized

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_DB000 - Not authorized ?

  The SAP error message ESH_DB000, which indicates "Not authorized," typically occurs when a user attempts to access a function or transaction for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This error is often related to the Enterprise Search (ESH) component in SAP, which requires specific permissions to access and utilize its features.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required roles or authorizations assigned to their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific ESH functionality being accessed.
  Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects for ESH may not be properly configured or assigned to the user.
  User Profile Issues: There may be issues with the user profile or the way roles are assigned.
  
  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 they include the necessary permissions for ESH.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check that failed. This will provide insights into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Common authorization objects related to ESH include S_SERVICE, S_USER_AUTH, and others depending on the specific functionality being accessed.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include ESH access.
  
  
  
  Test Authorization:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or the SAP Help Portal for specific details on the required authorizations for the ESH component.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking roles and authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance)
  SU53 (Display Authorization Check)
  PFCG (Role Maintenance)
  
  
  
  Authorization Management: Understanding how to manage and assign roles and authorizations in SAP is crucial for resolving such issues.
  
  
  Security Audit: Regularly auditing user roles and authorizations can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ESH_DB000 error in SAP.