How To Fix CMD_HIERARCHY013 - You are not allowed to display the content of hierarchy '&1'.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMD_HIERARCHY - Messages for CMD_HIERARCHY Gateway service

• Message number: 013

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMD_HIERARCHY013 - You are not allowed to display the content of hierarchy '&1'. ?

  The SAP error message CMD_HIERARCHY013 indicates that a user is attempting to access a hierarchy that they do not have permission to view. This is a common issue in SAP systems where access control is enforced to protect sensitive data.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations to display the specified hierarchy. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Hierarchy Settings: The hierarchy itself may have specific settings that restrict access to certain users or user groups.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Name: The hierarchy name specified may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CMD_HIERARCHY013 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check for authorization failures. This will show you which authorization objects are missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations