How To Fix COM_HIERARCHY013 - You are not authorized to display hierarchies

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_HIERARCHY - Hierarchy

• Message number: 013

• Message text: You are not authorized to display hierarchies

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_HIERARCHY013 - You are not authorized to display hierarchies ?

  The SAP error message COM_HIERARCHY013 indicates that a user is not authorized to display hierarchies in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) or other related modules. This typically occurs when a user attempts to access a hierarchy (such as cost center hierarchies, profit center hierarchies, etc.) without having the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile to view the specific hierarchy.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for hierarchy display.
  Hierarchy Settings: The hierarchy itself may have restrictions that prevent certain users from viewing it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorization objects. Common authorization objects related to hierarchies include:
  
  K_CCACTVT (Activity in Cost Center Accounting)
  K_CCACTVT (Activity in Profit Center Accounting)
  
  
  If the user needs to view specific hierarchies, ensure that the relevant hierarchy authorizations are included in their roles.
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If the user is missing the necessary roles, you may need to create or modify a role in PFCG to include the required authorizations for hierarchy display.
  After making changes, ensure to perform a role refresh or log out and log back in to apply the new authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user attempt to access the hierarchy again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the COM_HIERARCHY013 error and enable the user to access the required hierarchies.