How To Fix ESH_ENG_CDS_ABAP502 - Error retrieving the authorization condition

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ENG_CDS_ABAP - ES-CDS/ABAP

• Message number: 502

• Message text: Error retrieving the authorization condition

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ENG_CDS_ABAP502 - Error retrieving the authorization condition ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ENG_CDS_ABAP502 indicates that there is an issue with retrieving the authorization condition for a Core Data Services (CDS) view in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Enterprise Search or when accessing CDS views that have specific authorization checks.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user executing the query may not have the necessary authorizations to access the CDS view or the underlying data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The CDS view may not be properly configured to handle authorization checks, or there may be issues with the authorization objects defined in the view.
  Transport Issues: If the CDS view or its associated authorization objects were recently transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing objects in the target system.
  System Bugs: There may be bugs or issues in the SAP system that affect the authorization checks for CDS views.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the CDS view. This can be done by checking the roles assigned to the user and ensuring that they include the required authorization objects.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed.
  
  
  
  Review CDS View Configuration:
  
  Check the definition of the CDS view to ensure that the authorization checks are correctly implemented. Look for annotations related to authorization, such as @AccessControl.authorizationCheck.
  Ensure that the relevant authorization objects are defined and correctly linked to the CDS view.
  
  
  
  Transport Consistency:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check if all necessary objects were transported correctly. Ensure that the transport includes all relevant authorization objects and roles.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to the development environment, you can debug the CDS view to identify where the authorization check is failing. This may require ABAP development skills.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be known issues or patches available.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  CDS Views: Core Data Services (CDS) is a framework for defining and consuming semantically rich data models in SAP systems.
  Authorization Objects: These are used in SAP to control access to various functionalities and data. Each object can have multiple fields that define the specific access rights.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SU53 (to analyze authorization failures) and SE11 (to view and edit database objects, including CDS views).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the ESH_ENG_CDS_ABAP502 error effectively.