How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP301 - User &1 has no authorization to change software components

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 301

• Message text: User &1 has no authorization to change software components

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP301 - User &1 has no authorization to change software components ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP301 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change software components in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or the Object Model, where specific permissions are required to modify software components.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations assigned to the user. In SAP, user roles and authorizations are managed through the Authorization Management system, and if a user attempts to perform an action for which they do not have the required permissions, the system will generate an error message.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user profile.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for changing software components.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Authorizations:
  
  If the user does not have the required roles, you may need to assign them roles that include the necessary authorizations. This may involve:
  
  Adding the user to a role that has the required permissions.
  Modifying an existing role to include the necessary authorization objects.
  
  
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  The specific authorization objects that may be relevant include:
  
  S_CTS_ADMI: Change Transport System Administration
  S_CTS_AUTH: Change Transport System Authorization
  S_TCODE: Transaction Code Authorization
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations within these objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify the necessary permissions and make the required adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect.
  Test the action that previously resulted in the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation on authorization management and role assignment for more detailed guidance on managing user permissions.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message or provide additional context.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and eliminate the error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP301.