How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP299 - User &1 has no authorization to display system groups

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 299

• Message text: User &1 has no authorization to display system groups

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP299 - User &1 has no authorization to display system groups ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP299 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display system groups in the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) environment. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access certain functionalities or data that require specific authorizations that they do not possess.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization roles or permissions assigned to the user. In SAP, access to various functionalities is controlled through authorization objects, and if a user does not have the required authorizations, they will encounter this error when trying to perform actions related to system groups.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user profile of the affected user.
  Review the roles assigned to the user and check if they include the necessary authorizations for accessing system groups.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, you may need to assign them roles that include the required authorizations. This may involve:
  
  Adding existing roles that have the necessary permissions.
  Creating a new role that includes the required authorization objects.
  
  
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects related to the functionality the user is trying to access. Common authorization objects for SAP ESH may include:
  
  S_USER_AUTH (User Authorization)
  S_TCODE (Transaction Codes)
  S_ESH_* (Specific to Enterprise Search)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations within these objects.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or if you are unsure about the required authorizations, consult your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization failures)
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation on authorization management and role design to understand how to properly configure user access.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message or provide additional guidance on authorization management in SAP ESH.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and allow the user to access the required system groups in SAP ESH.