How To Fix ESH_HANA_FL_ADMIN108 - Role &1 needs access auth. for table &2.&3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_HANA_FL_ADMIN - ESH HANA File Loader

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Role &1 needs access auth. for table &2.&3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_HANA_FL_ADMIN108 - Role &1 needs access auth. for table &2.&3 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_HANA_FL_ADMIN108 indicates that a specific role does not have the necessary access authorization for a particular table in the HANA database. This error typically arises in the context of SAP HANA and the Enterprise Search (ESH) framework, where certain roles need to have the appropriate permissions to access specific database objects.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A user or role is trying to access a table in the HANA database for which they do not have the required access rights.
  The role specified in the error message does not have the necessary privileges granted to it for the specified table.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Role and Table:
  
  Check the error message for the specific role (&1) and the table (&2.&3) that is causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Grant Access Authorization:
  
  Use the SAP HANA Studio or HANA Cockpit to grant the necessary privileges to the role.
  You can do this by executing SQL commands or using the graphical interface to modify the role's permissions.
  
  Example SQL command to grant SELECT access:
  GRANT SELECT ON "schema_name"."table_name" TO "role_name";
  
  
  Check Role Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the user who is encountering the error is assigned the role that has the necessary access rights.
  
  
  
  Review Security Policies:
  
  If your organization has specific security policies, ensure that granting access complies with those policies.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the changes, test the access again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP HANA Authorization Concepts: Understanding how roles and privileges work in SAP HANA is crucial. Roles can be assigned various privileges such as SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, etc.
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) to check user roles and PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage roles and their authorizations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing authorizations in SAP HANA and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider consulting with your SAP Basis or Security team for further assistance.