How To Fix DIWP1208 - You cannot view hierarchical task lists

DIWP1208 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DIWP1 - Revision Planning

• Message number: 208

• Message text: You cannot view hierarchical task lists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DIWP1208 - You cannot view hierarchical task lists ?

  The SAP error message DIWP1208, which states "You cannot view hierarchical task lists," typically occurs when a user attempts to access hierarchical task lists in SAP but lacks the necessary authorizations or when there are configuration issues.
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the required authorizations to view hierarchical task lists. This is often the most common cause of this error.
  Configuration Settings: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict access to hierarchical task lists.
  Missing or Incorrect Task List: The specific task list being accessed may not exist or may not be correctly set up in the system.
  User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes access to hierarchical task lists.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check for authorization issues. This will show you what authorizations are missing.
  Consult with your SAP security team to ensure