/BCV/CFG240 - Not authorized to create Search Connector &1

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BCV/CFG -

• Message number: 240

• Message text: Not authorized to create Search Connector &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BCV/CFG240 - Not authorized to create Search Connector &1 ?

  The SAP error message /BCV/CFG240 Not authorized to create Search Connector &1 typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to create a search connector in the SAP system. This error is related to the Business Connector (BCV) functionality, which is often used in conjunction with SAP's search capabilities.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user attempting to create the search connector lacks the required authorization objects or roles.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include permissions for creating search connectors.
  System Configuration: There may be restrictions in the system configuration that prevent certain users from creating connectors.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check which authorization checks failed.
  Review the authorization objects related to search connectors, such as S_BC (Business Connector) or any other relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include permissions for creating search connectors.
  Common roles that may include these permissions are those related to SAP Search and Business Connector functionalities.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Profiles:
  
  If necessary, modify existing authorization profiles to include the required permissions for creating search connectors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on the specific authorization objects required for creating search connectors.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in, then attempt to create the search connector again to verify that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance) to manage user roles and authorizations.
  PFCG (Role Maintenance) to create or modify roles.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: 
  
  S_BC (Business Connector) - Check if this object is included in the user's roles.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and roles, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the creation of search connectors in SAP.