How To Fix FCLM_BAM_MAINT571 - You are not authorized to display hierarchy.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCLM_BAM_MAINT -

• Message number: 571

• Message text: You are not authorized to display hierarchy.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT571 - You are not authorized to display hierarchy. ?

  The SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT571 ("You are not authorized to display hierarchy") typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to view a specific hierarchy in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP Financial Closing cockpit or similar applications where hierarchical data is displayed.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects or roles that permit access to the hierarchy data.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include permissions for the specific transaction or data view.
  Hierarchy Configuration: The hierarchy itself may have restrictions or settings that limit visibility based on user roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the roles assigned to the user experiencing the issue.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include access to the hierarchy in question.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  Common authorization objects related to hierarchy access include F_SKA1_AKT (for general account access) and F_SKA1_BER (for company code access).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user is missing the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify existing roles or create new ones to include the required authorizations.
  Use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to adjust roles and add the necessary authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the access to the hierarchy again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context on authorization issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to authorization management and role configuration to better understand how to manage user access.
  Training: Consider training for users on how to navigate authorization issues and understand the role assignment process in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT571.