How To Fix ESH_ESAAS_MSG049 - HTTP code 401 Unauthorized: Missing or bad authentication

ESH_ESAAS_MSG049 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ESAAS_MSG - Search as a Service (ESaaS)

• Message number: 049

• Message text: HTTP code 401 Unauthorized: Missing or bad authentication

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ESAAS_MSG049 - HTTP code 401 Unauthorized: Missing or bad authentication ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ESAAS_MSG049 with the HTTP code 401 Unauthorized indicates that there is an issue with authentication when trying to access a service or resource. This typically means that the credentials provided (username, password, token, etc.) are either missing, incorrect, or not authorized to access the requested resource.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Credentials: The request does not include any authentication credentials.
  Incorrect Credentials: The username or password provided is incorrect.
  Expired Credentials: The authentication token or session may have expired.
  Insufficient Permissions: The user account does not have the necessary permissions to access the resource.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the service or application settings that prevent proper authentication.
  Network Issues: Firewalls or network policies may be blocking the authentication request.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Credentials:
  
  Ensure that the username and password are correct.
  If using an API token, verify that it is valid and has not expired.
  
  
  
  Provide Credentials:
  
  Make sure that the request includes the necessary authentication headers (e.g., Basic Auth,