How To Fix ESH_SEARCH_UI006 - Authorization is missing for objects S_ESH_CONN and S_ESH_CAT

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SEARCH_UI - ESH Search UI

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Authorization is missing for objects S_ESH_CONN and S_ESH_CAT

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SEARCH_UI006 - Authorization is missing for objects S_ESH_CONN and S_ESH_CAT ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SEARCH_UI006 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations for the objects S_ESH_CONN and S_ESH_CAT. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Enterprise Search, where specific authorizations are required to access search connections and categories.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user attempting to perform the search does not have the required authorizations assigned to their user profile for the specified objects.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for accessing the search connections or categories.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up or may have been modified, leading to the loss of required authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the missing authorizations. This transaction shows the last authorization check and can help identify what is missing.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include authorizations for S_ESH_CONN and S_ESH_CAT.
  You can check the roles assigned to the user using transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and then navigate to the "Roles" tab.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the roles do not include the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Add the necessary authorizations for S_ESH_CONN (Search Connection) and S_ESH_CAT (Search Category) to the relevant roles.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  For S_ESH_CONN, ensure that the user has the necessary activity (like display) for the specific search connection.
  For S_ESH_CAT, ensure that the user has the necessary activity for the search categories they need to access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the search functionality again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Object S_ESH_CONN: This object controls access to search connections. It typically includes fields like ACTVT (Activity), CONN_NAME (Connection Name), and CLIENT (Client).
  Authorization Object S_ESH_CAT: This object controls access to search categories. It includes fields like ACTVT, CAT_NAME (Category Name), and CLIENT.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on Enterprise Search and authorization management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the ESH_SEARCH_UI006 error message.