How To Fix ESH_FL_MSG050 - HTTP code 403 Forbidden: User does not have necessary permissions

ESH_FL_MSG050 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_FL_MSG - File Processing

• Message number: 050

• Message text: HTTP code 403 Forbidden: User does not have necessary permissions

What causes this issue?

The HTTP call ended with HTTP error code 403: Forbidden. The given user
does not have the necessary permissions for this service.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Please contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_FL_MSG050 - HTTP code 403 Forbidden: User does not have necessary permissions ?

  The SAP error message ESH_FL_MSG050, which indicates an HTTP 403 Forbidden error, typically arises when a user attempts to access a resource or perform an action for which they do not have the necessary permissions. This can occur in various SAP applications, particularly those involving the Enterprise Search (ESH) framework.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient User Roles/Authorizations: The user does not have the required roles or authorizations assigned to access the specific functionality or data.
  Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects may not be properly configured or assigned to the user.
  System Configuration: There may be restrictions in the system configuration that prevent access to certain resources.
  User Status: The user account may be locked or inactive, leading to access issues.
  Network or Firewall Issues: Sometimes, network configurations or firewalls can block access to certain resources.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify that the user has the appropriate roles assigned. This can be done through transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG