How To Fix ESH_HANA_ADMIN185 - Not authorized for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_HANA_ADMIN - ESH HANA Index Administration

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Not authorized for &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN185 - Not authorized for &1 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN185 typically indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific action related to the SAP HANA system, particularly in the context of the Enterprise Search (ESH) or HANA administration tasks.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a user attempts to execute a function or access a resource for which they lack the required permissions. This could be due to:
  
  Missing Roles or Authorizations: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that grant access to the required functionalities.
  Incorrect User Configuration: The user profile may not be set up correctly in the SAP system.
  Changes in Authorization Objects: If there have been recent changes to the authorization objects or roles, the user may have lost access inadvertently.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ESH_HANA_ADMIN185 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include the required authorizations for the action they are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations. This may involve working with your SAP security team or administrator.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the specific authorization objects related to the action being performed. Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for those objects.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction SU53:
  
  If the user encounters the error, they can use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This transaction provides a detailed report of the authorization check that failed, which can help identify the missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific transaction or function being accessed to understand the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Test the functionality again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this specific error message.
  Authorization Management: Familiarize yourself with SAP's authorization management concepts, including roles, profiles, and authorization objects.
  Security Audit: Conduct a security audit to ensure that users have the appropriate access levels and that there are no unnecessary permissions granted.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with SAP support for further assistance.