How To Fix ESH_TREX_ADMIN155 - Could not update object USER_AUTHORITY for new authorization checks

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_TREX_ADMIN - TREX Indexing and Index Administration

• Message number: 155

• Message text: Could not update object USER_AUTHORITY for new authorization checks

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_TREX_ADMIN155 - Could not update object USER_AUTHORITY for new authorization checks ?

  The SAP error message ESH_TREX_ADMIN155 indicates that there is an issue with updating the object USER_AUTHORITY for new authorization checks in the SAP Enterprise Search (TREX) system. This error typically arises during the configuration or administration of the TREX system, particularly when there are changes in user authorizations or when the system is trying to synchronize user permissions.
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the operation may not have the necessary authorizations to update the USER_AUTHORITY object.
  Configuration Errors: There may be misconfigurations in the TREX settings or in the user management settings.
  Database Issues: There could be underlying database issues that prevent the update from being executed successfully.
  System Version Mismatch: If there are inconsistencies between the versions of the SAP components, it may lead to such errors.
  Missing User Entries: The user entries that are supposed to be updated may not exist or may be incorrectly defined.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user performing the operation has the necessary authorizations. You may need to assign additional roles or permissions.
  Review Configuration: Go through the TREX configuration settings to ensure that everything is set up correctly. Pay special attention to user management and authorization settings.
  Database Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the database to ensure that there are no issues that could be causing the update to fail.
  Update System Components: Ensure that all relevant SAP components are up to date and compatible with each other. This may involve applying patches or updates.
  Check User Entries: Verify that the user entries in the system are correctly defined and exist in the relevant tables.
  Logs and Traces: Check the system logs and traces for more detailed error messages that could provide additional context on the failure.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP Notes often contain fixes, workarounds, or additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for TREX and Enterprise Search to ensure that you are following the recommended practices for configuration and user management.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.