How To Fix KT490 - You need to select at least one authorization hierarchy

KT490 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KT - RK Message Table Maintenance

• Message number: 490

• Message text: You need to select at least one authorization hierarchy

What causes this issue?

You have switched off the standard hierarchy and not selected another
one.

System Response

Processing is stopped. It is not possible to save data.

How to fix this error?

Either reactivate the standard hierarchy or choose at least one
alternative hierarchy as an authorization hierarchy.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KT490 - You need to select at least one authorization hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message KT490, which states "You need to select at least one authorization hierarchy," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when a user is trying to execute a transaction that requires the selection of an authorization hierarchy but has not selected any.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following reasons:
  
  No Hierarchy Selected: The user has not selected any authorization hierarchy in the relevant transaction or report.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select the hierarchies.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system that is preventing the hierarchies from being displayed or selected.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KT490 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Select an Authorization Hierarchy:
  
  When prompted, ensure that you select at least one authorization hierarchy from the available options. This is often done in the selection screen of the transaction.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the