How To Fix ESH_OM_PC023 - Search access has to be provided

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_PC - Plausibility Check

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Search access has to be provided

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_PC023 - Search access has to be provided ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_PC023 ("Search access has to be provided") typically occurs in the context of SAP Enterprise Search or SAP HANA Search when a user attempts to perform a search operation without the necessary authorizations or access rights to the relevant search objects.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations to access the search object or the search application.
  Search Configuration Issues: The search configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to access restrictions.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the appropriate roles that include access to the search functionalities.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the search functionality. This can be done by checking the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the specific search object they are trying to access.
  
  
  
  Review Search Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the search application in the SAP system. Ensure that the search object is properly configured and that access is granted to the relevant user groups or roles.
  Use transaction EHS_SEARCH or EHS_ADMIN to review and adjust the search settings.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  If the user does not have the required roles, assign the appropriate roles that include access to the search functionalities. This may involve creating or modifying roles in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the search functionality again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for documentation on configuring and managing search access in SAP systems.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations and configurations, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ESH_OM_PC023 error and ensure that users have the necessary access to perform searches in the SAP system.