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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMHIE164 - No authorization for hierarchy ID &1 activity &2 authrization group &3 ?

  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 error to analyze the missing authorizations.
  Review the authorization objects related to the hierarchy ID, activity, and authorization group.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or assign new roles that include the required authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Verify Hierarchy Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the hierarchy ID is correctly configured and active in the system.
  Check if the hierarchy ID is assigned to the correct authorization group.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the access again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to hierarchy access in SAP FM include F_FMBH_HIER (for hierarchy access) and F_FMBH_ACT (for activity access).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  SU01: User maintenance (to check user roles).
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and hierarchy configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the FMHIE164 error message.