How To Fix /BCV/CFG185 - Not all hierarchical views are displayed due to missing authorizations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BCV/CFG -

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Not all hierarchical views are displayed due to missing authorizations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BCV/CFG185 - Not all hierarchical views are displayed due to missing authorizations ?

  The SAP error message /BCV/CFG185 indicates that not all hierarchical views are displayed due to missing authorizations. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Configuration (BC) or when working with hierarchical data structures in SAP applications.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorizations for the user trying to access certain hierarchical views. This can happen if:
  
  The user does not have the necessary roles or permissions assigned to view specific data or configurations.
  The hierarchical structure has been set up in a way that requires specific authorizations that the user lacks.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID experiencing the issue.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for accessing the hierarchical views in question.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects that control access to the hierarchical views. This may involve checking the documentation or consulting with your SAP security team.
  Common authorization objects related to configuration and hierarchical views include S_TCODE, S_USER_AUTH, and others specific to the application area.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security administrator to adjust the roles or create new ones that include the required permissions.
  Ensure that the roles are properly assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  Test the access to the hierarchical views again to confirm that the user can now see all relevant data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or support resources for more specific guidance related to the particular application or module you are working with.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization failures)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the error message.
  Review the SAP Help Portal for information on authorization management and hierarchical views.
  
  
  
  Collaboration with Security Team:
  
  It may be beneficial to collaborate with your SAP security team to ensure that the authorization model aligns with your organization’s policies and that users have the appropriate access levels.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issues causing the /BCV/CFG185 error message.