How To Fix RSEC048 - More than one suitable authorization for hierarchies was found

RSEC048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSEC -

• Message number: 048

• Message text: More than one suitable authorization for hierarchies was found

What causes this issue?

For the hierarchy '&v1&', version &v2& (key date &v3&), more than one
definition of an authorization on a hierarchy was found. Together with
additional specified parameters, however, this should be unique.

System Response

The authorization on the hierarchy &v1& cannot be processed.

How to fix this error?

Please inform SAP.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSEC048 - More than one suitable authorization for hierarchies was found ?

  The SAP error message RSEC048 indicates that there is more than one suitable authorization for hierarchies found during the authorization check. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when dealing with authorization objects related to hierarchies.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system encounters multiple authorizations that could potentially apply to a specific hierarchy node or level. This can happen due to:
  
  Multiple Authorizations: The user has multiple authorizations that match the hierarchy, leading to ambiguity in which authorization should be applied.
  Hierarchy Configuration: The hierarchy might be configured in such a way that it overlaps with multiple authorization objects.
  Inconsistent Authorization Data: There may be inconsistencies or duplications in the authorization data for the user or role.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSEC048 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze the last authorization check and see which authorizations are being evaluated.
  Review the