How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP187 - Key of authorization object description is not fully specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Key of authorization object description is not fully specified

What causes this issue?

The key of an authorization object description consists of the fields
<LS>Authorizati</><LS>o</><LS>n Object</> and <LS>Language</>. At least
one of these fields is not specified.

System Response

The key is invalid.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entries accordingly.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP187 - Key of authorization object description is not fully specified ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP187 indicates that there is an issue with the authorization object key not being fully specified. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or the SAP NetWeaver system when the system is trying to access or evaluate an authorization object, but the key parameters required for that object are incomplete or missing.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Authorization Object Key: The key for the authorization object is not fully specified, meaning that one or more of the required fields are either empty or not properly defined.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the authorization settings or in the way the authorization objects are defined in the system.
  User Role Issues: The user role assigned to the user may not have the necessary authorizations defined, leading to incomplete access rights.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Authorization Object Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SU21 to check the definition of the authorization object in question.
  Ensure that all required fields for the authorization object are properly defined and populated.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Use transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user experiencing the error.
  Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the actions the user is trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Maintain Authorization Profiles:
  
  If necessary, create or modify authorization profiles to include the missing keys or parameters for the authorization object.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the authorization checks being performed when the error occurs. This may provide insights into which specific key is missing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific authorization object to understand its requirements and ensure compliance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU21: Display Authorization Object
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to see what authorizations were checked and failed)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: These are used in SAP to control access to various functionalities and data within the system. Each object can have multiple fields that need to be filled out to grant the necessary permissions.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP187 error message.