How To Fix ESH_REMSEARCH001 - Not authorized

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_REMSEARCH - ES Remote Search

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Not authorized

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_REMSEARCH001 - Not authorized ?

  The SAP error message ESH_REMSEARCH001: Not authorized typically occurs when a user attempts to access a feature or function in the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) that they do not have the necessary authorizations for. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to perform a search or access specific search results.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required roles or authorizations assigned to their user profile to access the search functionality or specific search results.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the Enterprise Search components.
  Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects related to the search functionality may not be properly configured or assigned.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. You can do this by using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) to check the user’s profile.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include access to the Enterprise Search functionalities.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects that are required for the search functionality. Common authorization objects related to SAP ESH include:
  
  S_SERVICE: For service access.
  S_USER_AUTH: For user authorizations.
  
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed.
  
  
  
  Adjust Role Configuration:
  
  If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to adjust the role configuration using transaction code PFCG (Profile Generator).
  Add the required authorization objects to the relevant roles and generate the profiles.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the search functionality again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the required authorizations for the Enterprise Search functionality.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction code SLG1) for any additional error messages or information that may provide context for the authorization issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the ESH_REMSEARCH001 error in SAP.