How To Fix KH788 - You do not have authorization to display the hierarchy

KH788 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 788

• Message text: You do not have authorization to display the hierarchy

What causes this issue?

This report contains a hierarchy display.
You are not authorized to display the requested hierarchy.

System Response

The hierarchy is not displayed. You cannot execute a report that
contains this hierarchy.

How to fix this error?

If you want to display the requested hierarchy, you need the following
authorization for the object
"SAP-EIS Authorizations for hierarchies" (K_KC_HI):
Application class: ,,&V1&
Local field name: ,,&V2&
SAP-EIS: Hierarchy variant: ,,&V3&
Activity: ,,03
Contact your system administrator to obtain this authorization.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH788 - You do not have authorization to display the hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message KH788, which states "You do not have authorization to display the hierarchy," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary permissions to view a specific hierarchy in the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access cost center hierarchies, profit center hierarchies, or other organizational structures.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user role assigned to the individual does not include the necessary authorizations to view the hierarchy.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes the required permissions.
  Hierarchy Settings: The hierarchy itself may have specific settings that restrict access to certain users or roles.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for viewing hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to