How To Fix ESH_POST_INSTALL046 - Error while geting the profile for SSO2. Message: &1

ESH_POST_INSTALL046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_POST_INSTALL - ESH Post Installation

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Error while geting the profile for SSO2. Message: &1

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ESH_POST_INSTALL046 - Details

• The SAP error message ESH_POST_INSTALL046 typically occurs during the configuration of the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) or when setting up Single Sign-On (SSO) in an SAP environment. This error indicates that there was an issue retrieving the profile for SSO2, which is often related to the configuration of the SSO settings or the underlying system profiles.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Profile Configuration: The profile for SSO2 may not be correctly defined in the system, or it may be missing entirely.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the operation may not have the necessary authorizations to access the profile or perform the required actions.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the overall system configuration, such as incorrect parameters in the instance profile or missing components.
  Network Issues: If the SSO is configured to communicate with external systems, network issues could prevent the retrieval of the profile.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Profile Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction RZ10 to check the