How To Fix CMD_HIERARCHY014 - You are not allowed to generate the content of hierarchies.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMD_HIERARCHY - Messages for CMD_HIERARCHY Gateway service

• Message number: 014

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMD_HIERARCHY014 - You are not allowed to generate the content of hierarchies. ?

  The SAP error message CMD_HIERARCHY014, which states "You are not allowed to generate the content of hierarchies," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when a user attempts to generate or modify a hierarchy 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 generate or modify hierarchies in the system. This can be due to missing roles or permissions assigned to the user profile.
  Hierarchy Settings: The hierarchy settings may be configured in such a way that restricts certain users from making changes or generating content.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations in the SAP system that prevent certain actions based on the user's role or the hierarchy's status.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Go to transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction code PFCG to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to generate hierarchy content.
  
  
  
  Adjust Role Assignments:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to assign additional roles that include the required permissions for hierarchy management.
  Consult with your SAP security team to ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Hierarchy Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the hierarchy in the relevant transaction (e.g., RSH1 for BW hierarchies) to ensure that it is set up correctly and that the user has access to the hierarchy in question.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to hierarchy management and authorization issues for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU53 (Authorization Check), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and RSH1 (Hierarchy Maintenance).
  User Roles: Understand the roles and authorizations required for hierarchy management in your specific SAP environment.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to CMD_HIERARCHY014 for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.