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

RSEC049 - Overview

• 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