How To Fix ESH_TREX_ADMIN065 - Search for authorization not successful for index &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_TREX_ADMIN - TREX Indexing and Index Administration

• Message number: 065

• Message text: Search for authorization not successful for index &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_TREX_ADMIN065 - Search for authorization not successful for index &1 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_TREX_ADMIN065 indicates that there is an authorization issue when trying to access a specific index in the SAP Enterprise Search (TREX). This error typically arises when the user does not have the necessary permissions to perform a search operation on the specified index.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user executing the search does not have the required authorizations for the index specified in the error message.
  Index Configuration: The index may not be properly configured or may not be available for the user.
  User Role Issues: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for accessing the search functionality.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 and check the user profile for the user encountering the error.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned that include permissions for accessing the specific index.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects related to Enterprise Search, such as S_SEARCH or S_TREX_ADMIN.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the specific index.
  
  
  
  Index Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the index in the TREX administration. You can do this by accessing the TREX administration tools.
  Ensure that the index is active and properly configured to allow access.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  If the user does not have the required roles, assign the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the search index.
  You may need to work with your SAP security team to ensure that the roles are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, test the search functionality again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  TREX Admin Tools: Access through the SAP GUI or web interface for TREX administration.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Enterprise Search and TREX for detailed information on authorization requirements and configuration settings.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or Security team for further assistance, as they may need to investigate deeper into the system configuration and user roles.