How To Fix ESH_SEARCH214 - Not authorized to start DPS indexing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SEARCH - ESH Search

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Not authorized to start DPS indexing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SEARCH214 - Not authorized to start DPS indexing ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SEARCH214 indicates that a user is not authorized to start the Data Provisioning Service (DPS) indexing process in the SAP Enterprise Search environment. This error typically arises when the user lacks the necessary authorizations to perform indexing operations.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is insufficient authorization for the user attempting to initiate the DPS indexing. In SAP systems, specific roles and authorizations are required to perform certain actions, including starting indexing processes.
  Solution:
  To resolve the ESH_SEARCH214 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user encountering the error. The user must have the appropriate authorizations to start the DPS indexing.
  The required authorization object is typically S_SERVICE with the action ACTVT (activity) set to 01 (create) or 02 (change).
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user does not have the required roles, you will need to assign them. Common roles that may include the necessary authorizations for DPS indexing are:
  
  SAP_BC_ESH_ADMIN
  SAP_BC_ESH_INDEX_ADMIN
  
  
  Consult with your SAP security team to ensure the user is granted the appropriate roles.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Profiles:
  
  If the user has the correct roles but still encounters the error, check the authorization profiles to ensure that they are correctly configured and activated.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Attempt to start the DPS indexing process again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation on Enterprise Search and Data Provisioning Service to understand the roles and authorizations better.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance) to manage user roles and authorizations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.