How To Fix ESH_DB059 - There is no role granting authorization for Data Source &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_DB - ES: Dashboard

• Message number: 059

• Message text: There is no role granting authorization for Data Source &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_DB059 - There is no role granting authorization for Data Source &1 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_DB059 indicates that there is no role assigned to the user that grants the necessary authorization for accessing the specified Data Source. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Enterprise Search or when working with the SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse (BW) and indicates a permissions issue.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Role Assignment: The user does not have a role that includes the necessary authorizations to access the specified Data Source.
  Authorization Object: The required authorization object for the Data Source is not included in the user's assigned roles.
  Data Source Configuration: The Data Source may not be properly configured or may not exist in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID that is encountering the error.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that at least one role includes the necessary authorizations for the Data Source in question.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Role:
  
  If the user does not have the required role, you may need to assign a role that includes the necessary authorizations. This can be done by:
  
  Using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) to create or modify a role.
  Adding the necessary authorization objects related to the Data Source to the role.
  Assigning the role to the user.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects required for the Data Source. This can often be found in the documentation for the Data Source or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  Ensure that the authorization objects are included in the roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles and authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the access to the Data Source again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to data access in SAP include S_TABU_DIS (Table Access), S_USER_AUTH (User Authorization), and others specific to the Data Source.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for specific Data Sources and their authorization requirements.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to the ESH_DB059 error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ESH_DB059 error and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the Data Source.