How To Fix ESH_DB026 - DB-Connection &1 (&2) lacks necessary privileges

ESH_DB026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_DB - ES: Dashboard

• Message number: 026

• Message text: DB-Connection &1 (&2) lacks necessary privileges

What causes this issue?

The user representing data base connection &V1& lacks privileges
required for Enterprise Search.

System Response

Search is not possible on this data base connection.

How to fix this error?

Add the required privileges (refer documentation) to the data base user.
Note 2165569 describes (by release) which privileges are required, and
how to add them.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_DB026 - DB-Connection &1 (&2) lacks necessary privileges ?

  The SAP error message ESH_DB026 indicates that a database connection lacks the necessary privileges to perform a specific operation. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) or when accessing data from a database where the user or connection does not have the required permissions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient User Privileges: The user associated with the database connection does not have the necessary permissions to execute the requested operation (e.g., SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE).
  Database Role Issues: The database role assigned to the user may not include the required privileges for the specific database objects being accessed.
  Configuration Errors: There may be misconfigurations in the database connection settings or in the SAP system that prevent proper authentication or authorization.
  Changes in Database Schema: If there have been recent changes to the database schema or user roles, it may have affected the privileges.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Privileges:
  
  Verify the privileges assigned to the user or