How To Fix ESH_POST_INSTALL001 - System user &1 has no authorization for administration

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_POST_INSTALL - ESH Post Installation

• Message number: 001

• Message text: System user &1 has no authorization for administration

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_POST_INSTALL001 - System user &1 has no authorization for administration ?

  The SAP error message ESH_POST_INSTALL001 indicates that a system user does not have the necessary authorization to perform administrative tasks related to the Enterprise Search (ESH) post-installation process. This error typically arises during the configuration or setup of the Enterprise Search component in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorizations for the specified system user (denoted as &1 in the error message). This user may lack the necessary roles or permissions required to execute administrative functions in the Enterprise Search environment.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you need to ensure that the system user has the appropriate authorizations. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Identify the User: Determine which user is referenced in the error message. This is usually a technical user or a service user that is used for system administration tasks.
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user profile.
  Check the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include authorization objects related to Enterprise Search administration.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  If the user does not have the required roles, you may need to assign them. Common roles that might be required include:
  
  SAP_BC_ESH_ADMIN (for Enterprise Search administration)
  Any other custom roles that have been defined for your specific environment.
  
  
  You can assign roles using transaction code PFCG.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorization objects, such as:
  
  S_USER_AUTH (User Authorization)
  S_TCODE (Transaction Code)
  S_RFC (Remote Function Call)
  
  
  You can check the authorization profile using transaction code SU53 after attempting the action that caused the error.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes: After making the necessary changes, log in with the system user and attempt the action again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the specific roles or authorizations needed, refer to the SAP documentation for Enterprise Search or consult with your SAP Basis team.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on authorization requirements for Enterprise Search.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Enterprise Search Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Enterprise Search for more details on configuration and authorization requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and eliminate the error message ESH_POST_INSTALL001.