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 check and can help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 or PFCG. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include access to the hierarchy in question.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to assign the appropriate roles or modify existing roles to include the required authorizations for the hierarchy.
  Consult with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure that the user has the correct access rights.
  
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Settings:
  
  Verify that the hierarchy is active and correctly configured in the system. This can be done through the relevant transaction codes for managing hierarchies (e.g., RSD1 for InfoObjects in BW).
  Ensure that the hierarchy is not restricted by any settings that limit visibility based on user roles or profiles.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations or hierarchy settings, have the user log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  Test the access again to confirm that the user can now view the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance (for BW)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help guides related to authorization management and hierarchy configuration for more detailed instructions.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations and hierarchy settings, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP helpdesk for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CMD_HIERARCHY011 error and gain access to the required hierarchy.