How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP208 - Authorization check &1, control field assignments:

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Authorization check &1, control field assignments:

What causes this issue?

Maintenance of control field assignments for authorization object
assigned to authorization check &v1&:

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP208 - Authorization check &1, control field assignments: ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP208 typically indicates an authorization issue related to the control field assignments in the context of the Enterprise Search (ESH) or Object Model. This error arises when a user attempts to access or perform an operation that they do not have the necessary authorizations for.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations to access the specific object model or control field assignments.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the operations they are trying to perform.
  Object Model Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the object model itself, leading to authorization checks failing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check that failed. This will provide insights into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations are included.
  
  
  
  Adjust Role Assignments:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the roles assigned to the user. This can involve adding the necessary authorization objects or adjusting the existing ones.
  Ensure that the roles are properly assigned to the user and that they are active.
  
  
  
  Review Object Model Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the object model in the ESH settings. Ensure that the control field assignments are correctly set up and that they align with the user’s authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional context and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to the ESH and object model to understand what permissions may be required.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to ESH and authorization issues for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP208 error.