How To Fix BUPA_HIERARCHY037 - You are not authorized to change a hierarchy tree of category &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BUPA_HIERARCHY - BP Group Hierarchy

• Message number: 037

• Message text: You are not authorized to change a hierarchy tree of category &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BUPA_HIERARCHY037 - You are not authorized to change a hierarchy tree of category &1 ?

  The SAP error message BUPA_HIERARCHY037 indicates that a user is attempting to change a hierarchy tree of a specific category but does not have the necessary authorization to perform that action. This error typically arises in the context of Business Partner (BP) hierarchies in SAP.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization for the user role that is trying to modify the hierarchy tree. In SAP, different actions and objects require specific authorizations, and if a user does not have the required permissions for the hierarchy category in question, they will encounter this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to review the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles to include the required authorizations. This may involve adding the user to a role that has the necessary permissions to change the hierarchy tree.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user roles and authorizations in your organization.
  
  
  
  Review Hierarchy Category:
  
  Ensure that the user is trying to change the correct hierarchy category and that they have the appropriate permissions for that specific category.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to Business Partner hierarchies to understand the specific authorizations required for the actions you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt the action again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: The specific authorization objects related to Business Partner hierarchies may include B_BUPA_HIER (Business Partner Hierarchy) or similar objects. You can check the relevant authorization objects in the SAP documentation or through transaction code SU21.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context or solutions.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.