How To Fix HP_HIERARCHY030 - Not authorized

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HP_HIERARCHY - Hierarchy Messages

• Message number: 030

• Message text: Not authorized

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HP_HIERARCHY030 - Not authorized ?

  The SAP error message HP_HIERARCHY030 typically indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific hierarchy or perform an action related to it. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP Hierarchy Management or when dealing with organizational structures, reporting hierarchies, or similar functionalities.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorizations in their role/profile to access the hierarchy or perform the action.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Hierarchy Restrictions: The hierarchy itself may have restrictions that prevent certain users from accessing it based on their roles or organizational units.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization object failed.
  Review the authorization objects related to hierarchy access (e.g., S_HIER or similar) to ensure the user has the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to adjust their roles. This can be done by:
  
  Modifying existing roles to include the necessary authorizations.
  Creating a new role that encompasses the required permissions.
  
  
  Use transaction code PFCG to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to review and adjust the user’s authorizations.
  
  
  
  Hierarchy Configuration:
  
  If the hierarchy itself has specific restrictions, ensure that the user is part of the appropriate organizational units or groups that have access to the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to hierarchies in your SAP system.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on managing authorizations and roles.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  SU01: User maintenance (to check user roles).
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the HP_HIERARCHY030 error and implement a solution to resolve it.