How To Fix RSEC049 - The authorization for hierarchy &2 could not be started

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSEC -

• Message number: 049

• Message text: The authorization for hierarchy &2 could not be started

What causes this issue?

A definition of an authorization on hierarchy '&v2&', version &v3& (key
date &v4&, ID &v1&) should be saved. An error occurred.

System Response

The definition was not saved and cannot be used.

How to fix this error?

Notify 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 RSEC049 - The authorization for hierarchy &2 could not be started ?

  The SAP error message RSEC049 indicates that there is an issue with the authorization for a hierarchy in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP Analytics, where hierarchies are used for reporting and data analysis.
  Cause:
  The error message "The authorization for hierarchy &2 could not be started" can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy specified in the error message.
  Hierarchy Not Defined: The hierarchy referenced may not be defined or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Name: There may be a typo or incorrect reference to the hierarchy name in the query or report.
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy was recently transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing objects.
  Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects for the hierarchy may not be properly assigned to the user roles.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSEC049 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze the authorization check after the error occurs. This will show you which authorizations are missing.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to access the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Verify Hierarchy Definition:
  
  Check if the hierarchy exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant InfoObject or hierarchy maintenance transaction (e.g., RSH1 for hierarchy maintenance).
  Ensure that the hierarchy is active and correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Correct Hierarchy Reference:
  
  Review the query or report that is generating the error to ensure that the hierarchy name is correctly referenced.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the hierarchy was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or missing objects. Ensure that all necessary objects are present in the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Review the relevant authorization objects (e.g., S_RS_AUTH, S_RS_HIER) and ensure that they are correctly assigned to the user roles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific hierarchy and authorization issues for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  RSH1: Hierarchy Maintenance
  RSRT: Query Monitor (to test queries)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the RSEC049 error.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that user roles are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect changes in access requirements.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RSEC049 error in your SAP system. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or Security team for further assistance.