How To Fix RH138 - You are not authorized to create the hierarchy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RH - BW: Hierarchies ( basic functions )

• Message number: 138

• Message text: You are not authorized to create the hierarchy

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RH138 - You are not authorized to create the hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message RH138, "You are not authorized to create the hierarchy," typically occurs when a user attempts to create or modify a hierarchy in the SAP system but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform that action. This error is common in modules related to Human Resources (HR) or Organizational Management (OM).
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required roles or permissions assigned to their user profile to create or modify hierarchies.
  Authorization Objects: The specific authorization objects related to hierarchy management (e.g., P_ORGIN, P_ORGXX) may not be properly configured for the user.
  Organizational Structure: The user may not be assigned to the relevant organizational units or may not have the necessary access to the specific hierarchy they are trying to create or modify.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Verify that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include permissions for creating and managing hierarchies. This can be done by checking the user’s profile in transaction code SU01.
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the relevant authorization objects. This can be checked using transaction code SU53, which shows the last authorization check and can help identify missing authorizations.
  
  
  Consult with Security Team: If the user does not have the required authorizations, consult with your SAP security or basis team to request the necessary roles or adjustments to the user’s profile.
  
  
  Organizational Assignment: Ensure that the user is assigned to the correct organizational units that allow them to create or modify the hierarchy.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: 
  
  P_ORGIN: HR Master Data
  P_ORGXX: Organizational Management
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and hierarchy creation in the specific module you are working with.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team for further investigation.