How To Fix ESH_QL_MSG145 - No authorization to save a variant with explicit user filter

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_QL_MSG - ESH Query Logging

• Message number: 145

• Message text: No authorization to save a variant with explicit user filter

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_QL_MSG145 - No authorization to save a variant with explicit user filter ?

  The SAP error message ESH_QL_MSG145 indicates that a user is attempting to save a variant with an explicit user filter but does not have the necessary authorization to do so. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Enterprise Search or SAP Query functionalities where users can create and save personalized views or filters.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of authorization for the user to save a variant that includes an explicit user filter. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user may not have the required authorization object that allows saving variants with user-specific filters.
  Profile Restrictions: The user's role or profile may not include permissions for the specific action of saving variants.
  System Configuration: There may be system-wide settings that restrict saving variants with explicit user filters.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check which authorization check failed.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorization objects, such as S_QUERY or any other relevant objects that allow saving variants with user filters.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP security team to modify the user's roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review System Settings:
  
  Check if there are any system-wide settings or configurations that might restrict saving variants with explicit user filters. This may involve consulting with your SAP Basis team.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user's authorizations, have the user attempt to save the variant again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to saving variants and user filters in SAP.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on user authorizations and variant management for further insights.
  
  If the problem persists after checking and updating authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.