How To Fix ESH_TREX_ADMIN047 - Authorization indexing unsuccessful for object type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_TREX_ADMIN - TREX Indexing and Index Administration

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Authorization indexing unsuccessful for object type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_TREX_ADMIN047 - Authorization indexing unsuccessful for object type &1 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_TREX_ADMIN047 indicates that there is an authorization issue related to indexing for a specific object type in the SAP Enterprise Search (TREX) system. This error typically arises when the user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform indexing operations on the specified object type.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user executing the indexing operation does not have the required authorizations for the object type specified in the error message.
  Missing Roles: The user may not be assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary permissions for indexing.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the TREX or Enterprise Search settings that prevent proper authorization checks.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check which authorizations are missing.
  Review the authorization objects related to TREX and Enterprise Search, such as S_TREX_ADMIN, and ensure the user has the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations for indexing operations.
  Common roles that may be required include those related to TREX administration or specific object types.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Profiles:
  
  Ensure that the authorization profiles assigned to the user include the necessary permissions for the object type in question.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or the SAP Help Portal for specific details on the required authorizations for the object type mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  
  Check TREX Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings in the TREX administration to ensure that there are no misconfigurations that could lead to authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and configurations, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Objects: 
  
  S_TREX_ADMIN: TREX Administration
  S_USER_AUTH: User Authorization
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to TREX and authorization errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the indexing operation in SAP.