How To Fix ESH_QM_EXEC011 - Not authorized for running a calculation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_QM_EXEC - ES Query Measurement: Execution

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Not authorized for running a calculation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_QM_EXEC011 - Not authorized for running a calculation ?

  The SAP error message ESH_QM_EXEC011 indicates that a user is not authorized to run a calculation in the SAP system, specifically in the context of the Enterprise Search (ESH) or Query Management (QM) functionalities. This error typically arises when a user attempts to execute a query or calculation for which they do not have the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization roles or permissions to execute the specific calculation or query.
  Missing Roles: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the ESH or QM functionalities.
  Profile Restrictions: The user’s profile may have restrictions that prevent them from executing certain calculations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done by navigating to the user management area (Transaction code: SU01).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include permissions for executing calculations in ESH/QM.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  If the user is missing the required roles, assign the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations. This may involve working with your SAP security team to ensure the correct roles are assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects associated with the ESH/QM functionalities. Common authorization objects may include S_TCODE, S_USER_AUTH, and others specific to the ESH/QM modules.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the calculation again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to ESH and QM for any specific authorization requirements or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking roles and authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization failures)
  
  
  
  Authorization Management: Understanding how to manage and assign roles and authorizations in SAP is crucial for resolving such issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to ESH/QM and authorization errors.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ESH_QM_EXEC011 error and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to run calculations in the SAP system.