How To Fix ESH_TST_SMK_MSG091 - User SEARCH_CONN must not have the role &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_TST_SMK_MSG - Smoke Test

• Message number: 091

• Message text: User SEARCH_CONN must not have the role &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_TST_SMK_MSG091 - User SEARCH_CONN must not have the role &1 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_TST_SMK_MSG091 indicates that a user with the role specified (denoted by &1) is not allowed to perform a certain action related to the search connection in the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) environment. This typically occurs when the user does not have the necessary authorizations or roles assigned to them to access or manage the search connection.
  Cause:
  
  Role Assignment: The user does not have the required role assigned to perform the action related to the search connection.
  Authorization Issues: The user may lack specific authorizations that are necessary for the operation they are trying to perform.
  Configuration Errors: There may be a misconfiguration in the search connection settings or user roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to the user management transaction (e.g., SU01) and check the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include permissions for managing or accessing the search connection.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Role:
  
  If the user is missing the required role, assign the necessary role that includes the permissions for the search connection.
  The role might be specific to SAP ESH or related to the specific application or module the user is trying to access.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the authorization objects associated with the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the actions they are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or the specific configuration guide for SAP ESH to understand the required roles and authorizations for the user.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, test the user’s access again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on user roles and authorizations in SAP ESH.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SU53 (Authorization Check) to troubleshoot authorization issues.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message ESH_TST_SMK_MSG091 and ensure that the user has the appropriate access to the search connection.