How To Fix FINS_FI_HRRP029 - Cannot retrieve data from set hierarchy due to missing authorization.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_FI_HRRP - Message class for HRRP

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Cannot retrieve data from set hierarchy due to missing authorization.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_FI_HRRP029 - Cannot retrieve data from set hierarchy due to missing authorization. ?

  The SAP error message FINS_FI_HRRP029 indicates that the system is unable to retrieve data from a set hierarchy due to missing authorization. This typically occurs in the context of financial reporting or when accessing certain data structures in SAP that require specific permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations to access the data in the specified hierarchy. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Settings: The hierarchy being accessed may not be correctly set up or may not be assigned to the user’s role.
  Data Access Restrictions: There may be restrictions in place that limit access to certain data sets based on user roles or organizational units.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check for missing authorizations. This will show you which specific authorizations are lacking.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations for accessing the hierarchy are included.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Ensure that the role includes access to the relevant hierarchy and data objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Configuration:
  
  Verify that the hierarchy is correctly configured and that the user is assigned to the appropriate organizational units or groups that have access to the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations or roles, test the access again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization objects related to financial reporting and hierarchy access.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the FINS_FI_HRRP029 error.