How To Fix BRAIN831 - Type &1 of the authorization does not allow hierarchy level data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 831

• Message text: Type &1 of the authorization does not allow hierarchy level data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN831 - Type &1 of the authorization does not allow hierarchy level data ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN831 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to access hierarchy level data for a specific type of authorization. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Intelligence (BI) or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when users attempt to access data that requires specific authorizations related to hierarchies.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations to access hierarchy level data for the specified object.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes the required authorizations.
  Hierarchy Settings: The hierarchy settings in the InfoObject or the query may restrict access based on the user’s authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BRAIN831 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles in transaction PFCG to include the required authorizations for accessing hierarchy level data.
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorization objects, such as S_BI_WA (for BW authorizations) or any other relevant authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Hierarchy Settings:
  
  Check the hierarchy settings in the InfoObject or the query. Ensure that the hierarchy is set up correctly and that the user has access to the relevant nodes in the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  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 ensure that the user has the appropriate access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the access again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to hierarchy data in SAP BW.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on user authorizations and role management to better understand how to configure access to hierarchy data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the BRAIN831 error in SAP.