How To Fix ESH_IF_INA402 - Policy does not allow user decision

ESH_IF_INA402 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_IF_INA - ES-InA-Adapter: Messages

• Message number: 402

• Message text: Policy does not allow user decision

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_IF_INA402 - Policy does not allow user decision ?

  The SAP error message ESH_IF_INA402: Policy does not allow user decision typically occurs in the context of SAP's Enterprise Search or Information Access (INA) framework. This error indicates that the action the user is trying to perform is restricted by a policy set within the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Policy Restrictions: The user is attempting to perform an action (like approving or rejecting a request) that is not permitted by the current policy settings in the system.
  User Role and Authorization: The user may not have the necessary roles or authorizations to perform the action they are attempting.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the policy settings that govern user actions within the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that allow them to perform the action. This can be done by checking the user’s profile in the