How To Fix MSG_FLEXIBLE_HIER063 - You do not have authorization to read hierarchy for &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSG_FLEXIBLE_HIER - Flexible Hierarchy message class

• Message number: 063

• Message text: You do not have authorization to read hierarchy for &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSG_FLEXIBLE_HIER063 - You do not have authorization to read hierarchy for &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message MSG_FLEXIBLE_HIER063 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to read a specific hierarchy for a given object (denoted by &1 and &2). This typically occurs in the context of flexible hierarchies in SAP, which are used for reporting and analysis purposes.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned in their user profile to access the specified hierarchy.
  Hierarchy Not Maintained: The hierarchy may not be properly maintained or activated in the system.
  Object Not Found: The specified object (e.g., cost center, profit center) may not exist or may not be correctly defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations for reading the hierarchy are included.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  If you identify missing authorizations, you may need to work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles or authorizations to the user.
  
  
  
  Verify Hierarchy Maintenance:
  
  Check if the hierarchy for the specified object is correctly maintained. You can do this using transaction RSH1 (for creating and maintaining hierarchies) or RSH2 (for displaying hierarchies).
  Ensure that the hierarchy is active and that the user has access to it.
  
  
  
  Check Object Existence:
  
  Verify that the object (e.g., cost center, profit center) specified in the error message exists in the system and is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on flexible hierarchies and authorization concepts.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  RSH1: Hierarchy Maintenance
  RSH2: Display Hierarchy
  
  
  Authorization Objects: You may need to check authorization objects related to hierarchies, such as S_HIER or specific objects related to the type of hierarchy you are trying to access.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the MSG_FLEXIBLE_HIER063 error.