How To Fix MSG_UH049 - You are not authorized to change the hierarchy.

MSG_UH049 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSG_UH - Universal Hierarchy Message Class

• Message number: 049

• Message text: You are not authorized to change the hierarchy.

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MSG_UH049 - Details

• The SAP error message MSG_UH049 indicates that a user is not authorized to change a hierarchy. This typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that involve hierarchical data structures, such as Organizational Management (OM) or other modules that utilize hierarchies.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations to modify the hierarchy. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in the user's profile.
  Hierarchy Locking: The hierarchy might be locked for editing by another user or process, preventing changes.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration settings that restrict changes to the hierarchy based on certain criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MSG_UH049 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check for missing authorizations.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction code PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions to