How To Fix ESH_TST_SMK_MSG057 - No authorization for object types

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_TST_SMK_MSG - Smoke Test

• Message number: 057

• Message text: No authorization for object types

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_TST_SMK_MSG057 - No authorization for object types ?

  The SAP error message ESH_TST_SMK_MSG057 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorizations to access certain object types in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or SAP NetWeaver systems, where specific authorizations are required to perform certain actions or access certain data.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization for the user role or profile that is currently assigned to the user. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the required authorization objects assigned to their role.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific object types being accessed.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed necessary permissions.
  Object Type Restrictions: The specific object types being accessed may have restrictions that the user does not meet.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show you which authorization object failed and why.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG (Profile Generator).
  Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorization objects for the actions the user is trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the roles in transaction PFCG to include the necessary authorization objects.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure that the changes comply with your organization’s security policies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the roles, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the functionality again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made to roles and authorizations for future reference and compliance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are the building blocks of SAP security and define what actions a user can perform on specific data.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for further investigation.