How To Fix FCLM_BAM_MAINT039 - You are not authorized to maintain the hierarchy.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCLM_BAM_MAINT -

• Message number: 039

• Message text: You are not authorized to maintain the hierarchy.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT039 - You are not authorized to maintain the hierarchy. ?

  The SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT039 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to maintain a specific hierarchy in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of managing business partner hierarchies or similar structures within the Financial Closing cockpit or Business Partner Management.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to maintain the hierarchy does not have the required authorization roles or permissions assigned in the SAP system.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary transaction codes or object authorizations needed to perform hierarchy maintenance.
  Hierarchy Locking: The hierarchy might be locked for editing by another user or process, although this is less common for this specific error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure that the necessary permissions for maintaining hierarchies are included.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for hierarchy maintenance.
  Common roles that may be required include those related to Business Partner Management or Financial Closing.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are unsure which roles are needed, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify the correct roles based on the user's job function and the specific hierarchy maintenance tasks they need to perform.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments to roles and authorizations, have the user log out and back into the system to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, attempt to perform the hierarchy maintenance again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), FCLM (Financial Closing Cockpit), and PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to Business Partner Management and authorization concepts to understand the required permissions better.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT039.