How To Fix FBICRC_COHIER027 - You do not have authorization to display the given company hierarchy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FBICRC_COHIER - Messages for Company Hierarchy

• Message number: 027

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FBICRC_COHIER027 - You do not have authorization to display the given company hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message FBICRC_COHIER027 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display a specific company hierarchy in the system. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting or controlling modules where company hierarchies are used for reporting and analysis.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to access the company hierarchy. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in their user profile.
  Hierarchy Configuration: The company hierarchy may not be properly configured or assigned to the user’s role.
  User Profile: The user may not be assigned to the correct organizational units or company codes that are part of the hierarchy.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions to access the company hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator should modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorization objects (e.g., S_HIER for hierarchy access).
  Ensure that the role includes access to the specific company code or organizational unit related to the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Hierarchy Assignment:
  
  Verify that the company hierarchy is correctly assigned to the user’s role. This can be done in the hierarchy configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations or roles, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to company hierarchies include S_HIER (Hierarchy Authorization) and S_TCODE (Transaction Code Authorization).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  If the issue persists after checking and updating the authorizations, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.