How To Fix EYE016 - Your authorized node &1 is not contained in hierarchy &2 (&3,&4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EYE - Messages in queries for analysis authorizations

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Your authorized node &1 is not contained in hierarchy &2 (&3,&4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EYE016 - Your authorized node &1 is not contained in hierarchy &2 (&3,&4) ?

  The SAP error message EYE016 indicates that there is an authorization issue related to a specific node in a hierarchy. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access a node in a hierarchy that they do not have permission to access, or the node is not included in the hierarchy that the user is authorized to view.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified node in the hierarchy.
  Hierarchy Configuration: The node in question may not be part of the hierarchy that the user is authorized to view.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Assignment: The hierarchy might not be correctly assigned to the user or the role they are using.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's roles and authorizations to ensure they have access to the required hierarchy and nodes.
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze the authorization check after the error occurs. This will show which authorization object failed.
  
  
  
  Modify Hierarchy Assignments:
  
  If the node is indeed part of a different hierarchy, ensure that the user is assigned to the correct hierarchy that includes the node.
  You may need to adjust the hierarchy settings in the relevant configuration area (e.g., in the SAP BW or SAP ERP system).
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If necessary, modify the user's role to include the required authorizations for the specific node in the hierarchy.
  This may involve working with your SAP security team to ensure that the roles are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the hierarchy and authorization objects involved.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the access again to ensure that the user can now access the required node without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance) to check and modify user roles.
  PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage roles and authorizations.
  SU53 (Authorization Check) to analyze failed authorization checks.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to hierarchies in your specific SAP module (e.g., BW, CO, etc.).
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EYE016 error and ensure that the user has the appropriate access to the required hierarchy and nodes.