How To Fix CMD_HIERARCHY012 - You are not allowed to display the content of hierarchies.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMD_HIERARCHY - Messages for CMD_HIERARCHY Gateway service

• Message number: 012

• Message text: You are not allowed to display the content of hierarchies.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMD_HIERARCHY012 - You are not allowed to display the content of hierarchies. ?

  The SAP error message CMD_HIERARCHY012, which states "You are not allowed to display the content of hierarchies," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or display a hierarchy in SAP but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The most common cause of this error is that the user does not have the required authorizations to view the hierarchy. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in the user's profile.
  Hierarchy Settings: The hierarchy itself may have specific settings that restrict access to certain users or groups.
  User Role Changes: If there have been recent changes to user roles or authorizations, it may have inadvertently removed access to 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 help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance) to ensure that the necessary permissions for hierarchy access are included.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user's roles or create a new role that includes the necessary permissions for accessing hierarchies.
  Ensure that the role includes the relevant authorization objects, such as S_HIER (Hierarchy Authorization) or any other specific objects related to the hierarchies you are trying to access.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Hierarchy Configuration:
  
  If the hierarchy itself has specific access restrictions, review the configuration settings for the hierarchy to ensure that it allows access to the intended users.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to hierarchies in SAP. This may include S_HIER, S_TCODE, and others depending on the specific module or functionality.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this error or provide additional guidance on authorization issues related to hierarchies.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources related to hierarchy management and authorization concepts to better understand how to manage access.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CMD_HIERARCHY012 error and gain access to the hierarchy content as needed.