How To Fix FBICRC_COHIER026 - You do not have authorization to change the given company hierarchy

FBICRC_COHIER026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FBICRC_COHIER - Messages for Company Hierarchy

• Message number: 026

• Message text: You do not have authorization to change the given company hierarchy

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FBICRC_COHIER026 - Details

• The SAP error message FBICRC_COHIER026 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change the specified company hierarchy. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting and controlling, particularly when dealing with company codes and their hierarchies in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to make changes does not have the required authorization roles or permissions assigned to their user profile. This could be due to missing authorization objects related to company code or hierarchy management.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific configuration settings that restrict changes to the company hierarchy based on user roles or organizational structure.
  Locked Hierarchy: The company hierarchy may be locked for changes due to ongoing processes or settings in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user’s authorization profile to ensure that they have the necessary roles assigned. This can be done by checking the user’s roles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or