How To Fix FCOM_MASTERDATA053 - Not authorized to activate inactive hierarchies in controlling area &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCOM_MASTERDATA - Message class CO Master Data renovation

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Not authorized to activate inactive hierarchies in controlling area &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCOM_MASTERDATA053 - Not authorized to activate inactive hierarchies in controlling area &1 ?

  The SAP error message FCOM_MASTERDATA053 indicates that a user is not authorized to activate inactive hierarchies in a specific controlling area. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when a user attempts to activate a hierarchy that is currently inactive.
  Cause:
  The error is primarily caused by insufficient authorization for the user attempting to perform the action. In SAP, authorization checks are in place to ensure that only users with the appropriate permissions can make changes to master data, including activating hierarchies.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. You can do this by using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) to check the user's profile.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the relevant controlling area. Specifically, the user should have the authorization object K_CCA (Controlling Area) with the appropriate activity (e.g., 01 for Create, 02 for Change).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or assign additional roles that include the required authorizations.
  This can be done using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance). You can either create a new role or modify an existing one to include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change user roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help assess and grant the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Attempt to activate the hierarchy again to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to Controlling (CO) and master data management. Key objects include:
  
  K_CCA: Controlling Area
  K_CST: Cost Center
  K_PCA: Profit Center Accounting
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KSH1: Create Cost Center Hierarchy
  KSH2: Change Cost Center Hierarchy
  KSH3: Display Cost Center Hierarchy
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and successfully activate the inactive hierarchies in the specified controlling area.