How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP498 - Authorization strategy must be &1 or &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 498

• Message text: Authorization strategy must be &1 or &2

What causes this issue?

Authorization strategies for path-based authorization checks can only
be:
&v1&
&v2&

System Response

The input is invalid.

How to fix this error?

Correct your input 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_REP498 - Authorization strategy must be &1 or &2 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP498 indicates an authorization issue related to the Enterprise Search (ES) object model. Specifically, it states that the authorization strategy must be either a specific value (denoted as &1 or &2) that is required for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  The user does not have the necessary authorizations to access the object model or perform the action.
  The authorization strategy defined in the system does not match the expected values for the operation.
  There may be a misconfiguration in the authorization settings for the Enterprise Search.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations assigned. You can do this by checking the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Look for roles that include the necessary authorization objects related to Enterprise Search.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Strategy:
  
  Identify the expected authorization strategies (&1 and &2) mentioned in the error message. This information may be found in the documentation or configuration settings for the Enterprise Search.
  Ensure that the authorization strategy configured in the system matches one of the expected values.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorization Settings:
  
  If the authorization strategy needs to be changed, you may need to adjust the settings in the relevant configuration areas. This could involve modifying the authorization profiles or roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to Enterprise Search and authorization strategies for more detailed guidance on the specific values required.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SE93: Transaction Codes
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Enterprise Search Configuration: Review the configuration settings for Enterprise Search in your SAP system to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or Security team for further assistance, as they may have more insights into the specific configurations and authorizations in your system.