How To Fix CRM_PROVIDER_MA018 - You are not authorized to change hierarchy &1

CRM_PROVIDER_MA018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_PROVIDER_MA - Messages for provider master agreement

• Message number: 018

• Message text: You are not authorized to change hierarchy &1

What causes this issue?

The hierarchy &SYST-MSGV1& or one of its' nodes is used in master
agreement &SYST-MSGV2& . You have no authorization to change this master
agreement and this hierarchy.

System Response

The hierarchy cannot be changed.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_PROVIDER_MA018 - You are not authorized to change hierarchy &1 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_PROVIDER_MA018 indicates that a user is not authorized to change a specific hierarchy in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. This error typically arises when a user attempts to modify a hierarchy node or structure for which they do not have the necessary permissions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The most common cause of this error is that the user lacks the required authorization roles or permissions to make changes to the specified hierarchy.
  Hierarchy Locking: The hierarchy might be locked for editing by another user or process.
  Incorrect User Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations for hierarchy changes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization object failed.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions to modify