How To Fix FMHIE164 - No authorization for hierarchy ID &1 activity &2 authrization group &3


FMHIE164 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: FMHIE - Budget Hierarchies

  • Message number: 164

  • Message text: No authorization for hierarchy ID &1 activity &2 authrization group &3

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  • What causes this issue?

    In the current FM area, you do not have authorization for hierarchy ID
    &V1& activity &V2&. The authorization group of the hierarchy ID is &V3&.

    System Response

    Processing stops.

    How to fix this error?

    Ask your system administrator to give you the corresponding
    authorization (authorization object &V4&).
    For further information, see the authorization data using transaction
    <DS:TRAN.SU53>SU53</>.

    Procedure for System Administrators

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


FMHIE164 - Details

  • The SAP error message FMHIE164 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific hierarchy ID, perform a certain activity, or access a particular authorization group. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Financial Management (FM) module, particularly when dealing with hierarchical structures such as funds management or budget control.
    
    Cause: Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned in their user profile for the specified hierarchy ID, activity, or authorization group. Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not have the correct roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the hierarchy in question. Hierarchy ID Issues: The hierarchy ID being accessed may not be valid or may not be properly configured in the system. Authorization Group Restrictions: The authorization group associated with the hierarchy ID may have restrictions that prevent the user from accessing it.
    Solution: Check User Authorizations: Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the

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