How To Fix COM_HIERARCHY014 - Internal error & in authorization check for hierarchies

COM_HIERARCHY014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_HIERARCHY - Hierarchy

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Internal error & in authorization check for hierarchies

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COM_HIERARCHY014 - Details

• The SAP error message COM_HIERARCHY014 indicates an internal error during the authorization check for hierarchies. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with hierarchical data structures such as cost centers, profit centers, or internal orders.
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy or the specific nodes within the hierarchy.
  Hierarchy Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the hierarchy itself, such as missing nodes or incorrect settings.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the underlying data that the hierarchy is based on, leading to errors during the authorization check.
  System Bugs: Occasionally, this error can be caused by bugs in the SAP system or specific patches that have not been applied.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations for the hierarchy in question. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations in