How To Fix ESH_QL_MSG021 - Authorizations missing for data extraction

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_QL_MSG - ESH Query Logging

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Authorizations missing for data extraction

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_QL_MSG021 - Authorizations missing for data extraction ?

  The SAP error message ESH_QL_MSG021 indicates that there are missing authorizations for data extraction in the context of SAP Enterprise Search or SAP HANA Search. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform a data extraction operation but lacks the necessary permissions to access the required data sources.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is insufficient authorizations assigned to the user or role attempting to perform the data extraction. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Roles: The user does not have the appropriate roles assigned that grant access to the data sources.
  Authorization Objects: Specific authorization objects required for data extraction are not included in the user's roles.
  Data Source Restrictions: The data source itself may have restrictions that prevent certain users from accessing it.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user encountering the error. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include permissions for data extraction.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects required for the data extraction process. Common authorization objects related to data extraction include:
  
  S_TABU_DIS: Table access authorization
  S_DATASET: Authorization for file access
  S_USER_AUTH: User authorization
  
  
  Ensure that these objects are included in the user's roles with the appropriate activity authorizations.
  
  
  
  Adjust Role Assignments:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles or modify existing roles to include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user attempt the data extraction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or the SAP Help Portal for specific details on the required authorizations for the data extraction process in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) to check user roles and PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage roles and authorizations.
  Authorization Trace: Use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures after the error occurs. This can provide insights into which specific authorizations are missing.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on authorization requirements for data extraction.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issues leading to the ESH_QL_MSG021 error.