How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP503 - Referenced authorization check has wrong authorization strategy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 503

• Message text: Referenced authorization check has wrong authorization strategy

What causes this issue?

An authorization check and a referenced authorization check must belong
to the same authorization strategy.

System Response

The entry is inconsistent.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP503 - Referenced authorization check has wrong authorization strategy ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP503 indicates that there is an issue with the authorization check related to the Object Model in the Enterprise Search (ESH) framework. Specifically, it suggests that the referenced authorization check has an incorrect authorization strategy.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Authorization Strategy: The authorization strategy defined for the object model may not be set up correctly or is not compatible with the current configuration.
  Missing Authorizations: The user executing the operation may not have the necessary authorizations assigned to them.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the Enterprise Search or the object model that lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the object model was transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies in the authorization checks.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Authorization Strategy:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check the authorization object associated with the object model.
  Ensure that the authorization strategy is correctly defined and matches the requirements of the object model.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 to analyze the authorization checks that failed for the user. This will help identify any missing authorizations.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations assigned to access the object model.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Check the configuration of the Enterprise Search and the object model in transaction ESH_COCKPIT or EHS_SEARCH.
  Ensure that all settings are correctly configured and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Transport Consistency:
  
  If the object model was recently transported, verify that all related objects and authorizations were also transported correctly.
  Check for any missing or inconsistent objects in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to Enterprise Search and authorization checks for any specific guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant configuration information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SU53 (Authorization Check), ESH_COCKPIT (Enterprise Search Cockpit).
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that may be involved in the object model.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to ESH and authorization issues for any known issues or patches.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP503 error message.