How To Fix BRAIN806 - No authorization for evaluation along hierarchy &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 806

• Message text: No authorization for evaluation along hierarchy &3

What causes this issue?

The current query contains a hierarchy. You do not have authorization to
display data along this hierarchy.

System Response

The authorization check prevents you from executing this query.

How to fix this error?

If you wish to display data along this hierarchy you need the following
authorization for authorization object &V1&:
InfoObject &V2&
Hierarchy name &V3&
Hierarchy version &V4&
Activity 71
Please contact your system administrator so that this authorization can
be set up for you.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN806 - No authorization for evaluation along hierarchy &3 ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN806 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform an evaluation along a hierarchy in a reporting or analysis context. This typically occurs in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) environments when a user attempts to access data that requires specific permissions.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of authorization for the user to access the hierarchy or the specific nodes within the hierarchy that they are trying to evaluate. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations for the hierarchy or the data objects involved.
  Hierarchy Restrictions: The hierarchy may have restrictions that prevent certain users from accessing specific levels or nodes.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BRAIN806 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorizations are missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations for the hierarchy.
  Ensure that the role includes access to the relevant InfoObjects, InfoProviders, and hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Hierarchy Settings:
  
  Check the settings of the hierarchy in question to ensure that it is configured correctly and that there are no restrictions that would prevent the user from accessing it.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on authorization concepts in BW/BI to better understand how to manage and assign authorizations effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the BRAIN806 error.