How To Fix CMD_HIERARCHY011 - You are not allowed to display hierarchy '&1'.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMD_HIERARCHY - Messages for CMD_HIERARCHY Gateway service

• Message number: 011

• Message text: You are not allowed to display hierarchy '&1'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMD_HIERARCHY011 - You are not allowed to display hierarchy '&1'. ?

  The SAP error message CMD_HIERARCHY011, which states "You are not allowed to display hierarchy '&1'," typically occurs when a user attempts to access a hierarchy that they do not have the necessary authorizations for. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in areas related to reporting and data analysis, such as SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence).
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The most common cause of this error is that the user does not have the required authorizations to view the specified hierarchy. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Hierarchy Not Active: The hierarchy might not be active or available for the user due to configuration settings.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: There may be restrictions on specific objects or data that prevent the user from accessing the hierarchy.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Go to transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization