How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP486 - Key of authorization check 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: 486

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

What causes this issue?

The key of an authorization check description consists of the fields
<LS>Authorization Check</> 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP486 - Key of authorization check description is not fully specified ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP486 indicates that there is an issue with the authorization check for a specific object model in the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) framework. The message states that the key of the authorization check description is not fully specified, which typically means that the system is unable to find the necessary authorization information to proceed with the operation.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Authorization Key: The authorization key required for the operation is not fully specified or is missing some components.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the authorization settings for the object model being accessed.
  Missing Authorizations: The user executing the operation may not have the necessary authorizations assigned to them.
  Object Model Definition: The object model may not be correctly defined or activated in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Authorization Settings:
  
  Verify the authorization settings for the object model in question. Ensure that all necessary keys and parameters are correctly defined.
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze the authorization check after the error occurs. This will show you what authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Review Object Model Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration of the object model in the SAP ESH settings. Ensure that all required fields and keys are properly defined.
  Check if the object model is activated and correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your security team to assign the appropriate roles or authorizations to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help documentation for Enterprise Search to understand the specific requirements for the object model and authorization checks.
  
  
  
  Check for Notes and Patches:
  
  Look for any SAP Notes or patches that may address this specific error. Sometimes, issues are resolved in newer versions or through specific corrections provided by SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the operation again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SE80: Object Navigator (to check object model definitions)
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check table definitions related to authorizations)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes that might provide additional context or solutions for this specific error.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.