How To Fix ESH_PS_ES_PROV016 - Authorization missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_PS_ES_PROV - ES: Personalized Search - ES-Providers

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Authorization missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_PS_ES_PROV016 - Authorization missing ?

  The SAP error message ESH_PS_ES_PROV016: Authorization missing typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access a specific function or data within the SAP system, particularly in the context of the Enterprise Search (ESH) or the SAP HANA platform.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects that are necessary to perform the action they are attempting.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Profile: The authorization profile assigned to the user may not include the required permissions for the specific transaction or function.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the necessary roles for accessing the Enterprise Search functionalities are included.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the missing authorizations.
  This will show you which authorization objects are missing and help you identify what needs to be added.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the roles using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Add the required authorization objects to the relevant roles and then assign those roles to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the functionality again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the specific authorization objects related to Enterprise Search, such as S_SEARCH or others that may be relevant to your specific implementation.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide guidance on authorization settings for Enterprise Search.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Enterprise Search and authorization management for best practices and detailed information on required roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue indicated by the error message ESH_PS_ES_PROV016.