How To Fix ESH_HANA_FL_ADMIN107 - Role &1 is missing but is mandatory to access file content while indexing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_HANA_FL_ADMIN - ESH HANA File Loader

• Message number: 107

• Message text: Role &1 is missing but is mandatory to access file content while indexing

What causes this issue?

The HANA role IFL_TABLE_ACCESS_ROLE does not exist.

System Response

File Loader cannot be used to make file content searchable.

How to fix this error?

Create the HANA role IFL_TABLE_ACCESS_ROLE.

Procedure for System Administrators

To create the role IFL_TABLE_ACCESS_ROLE, go to HANA Studio and execute
SQL command 'CREATE ROLE IFL_TABLE_ACCESS_ROLE;' (SQL console).
Make sure to be logged on with a system user, as only a few users have
sufficient authorizations to create HANA roles.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_HANA_FL_ADMIN107 - Role &1 is missing but is mandatory to access file content while indexing ?

  The SAP error message ESH_HANA_FL_ADMIN107 indicates that a specific role is missing, which is required to access file content during the indexing process in the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) environment. This error typically arises when the necessary authorizations are not assigned to the user or the system trying to perform the indexing operation.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the user or service account executing the indexing operation does not have the required role assigned. The role in question is essential for accessing the file content that needs to be indexed. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Role Assignment: The required role has not been assigned to the user or service account.
  Role Deactivation: The role may have been deactivated or removed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the SAP ESH or the underlying HANA database.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Required Role: Check the documentation or configuration settings to identify which specific role is required for accessing file content during indexing. The error message will typically indicate the role name (represented as &1).
  
  
  Assign the Role:
  
  Go to the SAP GUI and navigate to the user management transaction (e.g., SU01).
  Enter the user ID that is encountering the error.
  Go to the "Roles" tab and add the required role to the user.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Verify Role Authorization: Ensure that the role has the necessary authorizations to access the file content. You can do this by checking the role's authorization objects.
  
  
  Test the Indexing Process: After assigning the role, attempt to run the indexing process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Check for Configuration Issues: If the error continues, review the configuration settings for SAP ESH and the HANA database to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to the error message for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on configuring roles and authorizations in SAP ESH.
  User Management: Familiarize yourself with user management transactions (e.g., SU01, PFCG) to effectively manage roles and authorizations.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the required role is correctly assigned and configured, you should be able to resolve the ESH_HANA_FL_ADMIN107 error and successfully index the file content.