How To Fix ESH_PS_MSG011 - No admin authorization for changing the main switch

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_PS_MSG - ESH Personalized Search

• Message number: 011

• Message text: No admin authorization for changing the main switch

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_PS_MSG011 - No admin authorization for changing the main switch ?

  The SAP error message ESH_PS_MSG011 indicates that a user does not have the necessary administrative authorization to change the main switch in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or the SAP Business Suite, where certain configurations or settings require elevated permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user attempting to change the main switch does not have the required authorization roles assigned to their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific action they are trying to perform.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to restrict certain actions to specific user groups or roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's current authorization roles using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Check if the user has the necessary roles that include permissions for changing the main switch.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, an administrator should assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations.
  Common roles that may include these permissions are related to system administration or specific application management.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze the authorization check after the error occurs. This will show which authorization object was missing.
  Ensure that the relevant authorization objects (e.g., S_USER_AUTH, S_TCODE, etc.) are included in the user's roles.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not an administrator, contact your SAP security team or system administrator to review and adjust your authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the necessary permissions and processes for making changes in the system to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SU53 (Authorization Check) for managing user roles and authorizations.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide further insight into the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message ESH_PS_MSG011.