How To Fix OH053 - You do not have authorization for standard hierarchy & in CO area &.

OH053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OH - Messages Group Maintenance

• Message number: 053

• Message text: You do not have authorization for standard hierarchy & in CO area &.

What causes this issue?

You are processing standard hierarchy &V1& in controlling area &V2&
with activity &V3&. You are not authorized to do so.
If you want to create non-existing groups in change mode, you also need
the authorization for the "Create" function.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You cannot execute the desired function unless you have the required
authorization.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OH053 - You do not have authorization for standard hierarchy & in CO area &. ?

  The SAP error message OH053 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a standard hierarchy in a specific controlling (CO) area. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform actions related to cost centers, internal orders, or other controlling objects that are linked to a standard hierarchy without the appropriate permissions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects to access the standard hierarchy in the specified CO area.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles or profiles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Hierarchy Not Maintained: The standard hierarchy may not be properly maintained or activated in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insights into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure